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    Yellen, IMF see economic risks from Gaza war

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the unprecedented attacks on Israel by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas posed additional risks to an already tepid global economic outlook, but the United States still appeared headed for a soft landing.

    IMF fiscal chief: U.S., China must rein in debt, face different challenges

    The U.S. and China will both need to make major changes to put their medium-term debt and deficit on a sustainable path, International Monetary Fund fiscal affairs director Vitor Gaspar said on Wednesday.

    Tokyo Stock Exchange kicks off carbon credit trading

    TOKYO, Reuters - The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) started trading carbon credits on Wednesday, a key element in the world's fifth-largest carbon dioxide (CO2) emitter Japan's strategy to tackle climate change.

    IMF says global economy ‘limping along,’ cuts growth forecast for China, euro area

    MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) -    The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecasts for China and the euro area and said overall global growth remained low and uneven despite what it called the "remarkable strength" of the U.S. economy.

    World Bank explores expanding loan guarantees for private financing

    The World Bank on Monday said it is looking at ways to expand the guarantees it provides for commercial loans to boost the private financing available to developing countries.

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    BSP keeps dovish stance despite peso weakness

    The local currency the peso briefly sank to a record low this week, reflecting sustained weakness in the local currency as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) maintains a growth-focused stance. The peso fell to ₱59.13 per U.S. dollar on Tuesday before rebounding to ₱58.72 on Wednesday—its strongest in three months—after remarks from BSP Governor Eli Remolona tempered market concerns.

    PCC OKs Raslag-Verdant JV for Mindoro wind and battery project

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Raslag Corp.’s joint venture with Singapore-based Verdant Philippines Alpha Pte. Ltd. for a renewable energy project in Mindoro.

    ADB, PH in talks for power grid upgrade loan 

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) confirmed it is in discussions with the Philippine government for a possible loan to enhance the country’s power transmission network.

    Home Credit PH, Puregold launch credit card for small business owners

    Home Credit Philippines has teamed up with Puregold Price Club Inc. to launch the Aling Puring Credit Card, its first branded credit card designed for small business owners.
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