A gradual recovery in government spending and lower imports suggest continuing tailwinds to the local economy, which may also be affected by El Niño and emerging geopolitical conflicts.
Legislators and workers think an across-the-board wage hike will mean a better standard of living for Filipino families. Economists and business groups think otherwise.
March 13, 2024Despite inflation pressures and sluggish growth rates, the Philippines may still get out of 2024 in better shape, according to Metrobank’s chief economist.
March 7, 2024It may sound ambitious and peremptory, but the government’s “Reduce Emerging Inflation Now (REIN) Plan” contains some reasonable and pragmatic steps to control inflation.
March 6, 2024The major contributory factor to the February inflation is the continuous acceleration of rice prices.
March 5, 2024Silver will have its resurgence in the commodities market. When the signs of a clear economic recovery emerge, it will perform much better than gold.
February 28, 2024Despite the higher-than-expected economic growth in 2023 and downward trend in inflation at the start of the year, continuing risks affecting inflation and growth remain.
February 23, 20242023 proved to be a commendable year for Metrobank with record profits, attributed to higher loan demand and better asset quality.
February 23, 2024With the latest interest rate decision, there is a greater likelihood that rate cuts will happen some time in the second half of the year.
February 16, 2024Prices of goods didn’t increase as consensus estimates predicted. The slower pace of inflation may compel the central bank to keep rates steady.
February 6, 2024