Markets
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.
SmarTrade expands trading education program for 2025, partnering with ATFX
SmarTrade, in collaboration with global broker ATFX, is rolling out an expanded trading education program for 2025, aiming to provide enhanced learning opportunities for traders across the Philippines.
PDEX aims to raise P600 billion in capital amid economic challenges
The Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEX) is poised to raise up to P600 billion in capital through its fixed-income trading platform this year, nearly double the P360 billion achieved in 2024. The projected surge comes despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation concerns.
