Markets
FirstMetroSec projects stronger PH equities market in 2025
First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation (FirstMetroSec) is optimistic about the Philippine stock market in 2025, forecasting a strong recovery driven by improving economic conditions,...
McDonald’s earning in Q4 misses expectations, shares up on 2025 outlook
McDonald’s reported lower-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter, with U.S. sales declining amid an E. coli outbreak that forced the world famous fast-food chain to pull its Quarter Pounder burgers from several states.
US stocks lower amid trade war concerns
US stocks closed lower on Monday amid growing concerns over the impact of President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on goods from major trading partners—Canada, China, and Mexico. However, market losses were not as severe as initially expected after Mexico announced it had negotiated a one-month delay on the tariff imposition.
Trump sets new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China; sparks a trade war
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, fulfilling a campaign promise that could...
PDEX poised to launch peso interest rate hedge for banks
The Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEX) is set to introduce a new derivative product next week, marking a significant development in the country’s fixed-income market.
