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More groups back Tetangco reappointment

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Economists, traders and other major players in the financial markets continue to pour their support to the re-appointment of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. to a fresh six-year term...

Business

GDP growth seen easing to 5.4% in 2011

By Lawrence Agcaoili | December 7, 2010 - 12:00am

UK-based Standard Chartered Bank sees the country’s economic growth slowing down next year on the back of overheating concerns after posting a strong growth this year.

Business

Economists hike anew GDP growth forecast for this year

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 4, 2010 - 12:00am

Economists upgraded the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth outlook as economic output continued to grow at an exceptional speed while inflation continued to stay lower-than-expected.

Business

RP budget deficit may widen to P318 billion in 2010 - think tank

By Iris Gonzales | January 19, 2010 - 12:00am

The government’s budget deficit may widen to as much as P318 billion this year, above the revised official estimate of P293 billion, New York-based think-tank GlobalSource said in its quarterly report on the...

Business

Constituent assembly to push RP into recession

By Iris Gonzales | June 11, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines – Administration congressmen’s push for Charter change through a constituent assembly (Con-ass) would worsen the economy and hasten the country’s fall into recession, GlobalSource,...

Business

GlobalSource expects BSP to cut rates

By Iris Gonzales | January 10, 2009 - 12:00am

GlobalSource, a New York-based think-tank, expects monetary authorities to cut key policy rates in their next rate-setting meeting on Jan. 29.

Business

Deficit seen to rise to P83.6B

By Iris Gonzales | November 6, 2008 - 12:00am

The government’s budget deficit could swell to P83.6 billion this year or P8.6 billion more than the programmed ...

Business

BSP may raise rates by 25 bps on Oct 9, says US think-tank

By Iris Gonzales | September 16, 2008 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may raise rates by 25 basis points on Oct. 9, its next rate-setting meeting, due ...

Business

NY-based think tank says RP not ready to wipe out deficit

By Iris Gonzales | June 3, 2008 - 12:00am

Business

Soaring inflation won’t dent RP’s fiscal position – report

By Iris Gonzales | May 12, 2008 - 12:00am

Business