Business Confidence Plunges as Middle East Tensions, Fuel Costs Threaten Demand
Philippine business sentiment weakened sharply in March and for the coming quarter, as firms grew more cautious over rising fuel costs linked…
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Consumer Confidence Improves in Q1, Outlook Weakens on Inflation, Corruption Concerns–BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported a slight improvement in consumer confidence in the first quarter of 2026, although sentiment for…
BSP Raises Rates to 4.5% as Inflation Pressures Rise
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to counter rising inflation driven by…
Inflation to Slow PH Spending Growth
Rising inflation driven by global oil price volatility is expected to weaken household purchasing power and slow domestic consumption growth in the…
Airfares, Cargo Rates Seen to Jump as Fuel Tax Hits Level 19
MANILA, Philippines — Travelers and cargo shippers are set to face higher costs after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the fuel…