Rice, utilities costs pull down July inflation to 6-year low
Inflation in the Philippines eased to its lowest level in six years in July, driven by falling prices of rice, other food items, and utilities. The headline inflation rate slowed to 0.9 percent, down from 1.4 percent in June, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Strong credit demand lifts bank loans, money supply in June
Lending activity by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) continued its upward trajectory in June, supporting stronger domestic demand and economic momentum, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Wall Street advances on hopes Fed will cut rates
U.S. stocks rallied Monday as weak jobs data bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin cutting interest rates in the coming months.
Metro Manila office market sustains growth — Colliers
Metro Manila’s office market continued its recovery in the first half of 2025, with total transactions reaching 446,100 square meters—up 7 percent year-on-year and 33 percent higher than the second half of 2024.
BSP approves more foreign loans for infra, climate projects
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved US$4.89 billion in proposed public sector foreign borrowings in 2Q 2025, reflecting a 25.4 percent increase from US$3.90 billion in the same period last year.
