Markets
Powell pushes back to protect Fed independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday delivered an unusually direct rebuke of the administration of President Donald Trump, accusing it of trying to intimidate the independent central bank in an effort to force him from office.
Filipino consumers value clear, transparent service—and brands that deliver stand to gain
Filipino consumers are among the most patient digital users in Asia Pacific, but new research shows that this patience depends heavily on clear communication, transparency, and trust—factors that now carry strong commercial importance for brands.
Markets flex muscles, test mental ceilings
The Philippine Stock Exchange index has kicked off 2026 with a swagger, finally muscling its way out of the long-suffocating 5,800–6,100 range.
Stockbroker cites low inflation, cheap stocks as reasons to stay invested in PH
COL Financial Group Inc. is advising investors to stay invested in the stock market, citing low inflation, easing interest rates, and cheap stock prices despite economic and global headwinds.
PSE eyes P170 billion in capital raising in 2026
The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) said it could raise about P170 billion in capital funds this year through initial public offerings (IPOs), private placements and preferred share sales, about 20 percent higher than the P140 billion raised last year.
