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ING downgrades earnings forecast for RP banks

By Rocel Felix | May 15, 2001 - 12:00am

Persistent internal risks and external concerns have forced investment bank ING Barings to downgrade its earnings forecasts for the banking sector by 32 percent. In its latest outlook on listed Philippine companies,...

Business

ING downgrades earnings forecast for RP banks

By Rocel Felix | May 15, 2001 - 12:00am

Persistent internal risks and external concerns have forced investment bank ING Barings to downgrade its earnings forecasts for the banking sector by 32 percent. In its latest outlook on listed Philippine companies,...

Business

Victory by GMA bets to boost RP rating

By Rocel Felix | May 14, 2001 - 12:00am

A decisive victory by the Arroyo administration in today’s polls will boost the country’s chances of improving...

Business

Victory by GMA bets to boost RP rating

By Rocel Felix | May 13, 2001 - 12:00am

A decisive victory by the Arroyo administration in today’s polls will boost the country’s chances of improving...

Business

Political crisis blamed for high interest rates

By Ted P. Torres | January 5, 2001 - 12:00am

Interest rates will remain high unless the ongoing political crisis is resolved soon, a global investment and financial institution warned yesterday. "We believe the root of the problem is the ongoing political...

Business