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FMIC, DBS see GDP growth at 6% this year

By Lawrence Agcaoili | January 6, 2016 - 9:00am

The investment banking arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. and DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore see the economy expanding by...

Business

PSEi gathers strength ahead of Q3 data

By Iris Gonzales | November 25, 2015 - 9:00am

Philippine stocks rose yesterday, ignoring the decline in global share prices as investors took positions ahead of the release...

Business

Investors gobble up Cirtek offer

By Iris Gonzales | October 29, 2015 - 10:00am

The ongoing follow-on offering of Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corp. has been well received by institutional investors, the issue manager said.

Business

Philippines among growth leaders in Asia Pacific in 10 years

By Lawrence Agcaoili | September 24, 2015 - 10:00am

London-based Capital Economics Ltd. predicts the Philippines would be one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia Pacific,...

Business

GDP growth seen picking up in H2

By Lawrence Agcaoili | September 11, 2015 - 10:00am

Metrobank Group’s First Metro Investments Corp. (FMIC) and University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) expect the...

Business

Peso likely to weaken vs dollar in Q3

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 1, 2015 - 10:00am

The peso is expected to depreciate against the dollar in the third quarter of the year as the greenback packs strength from the improving US economy, First Metro Investments Corp. said.

Business

Index gains anew on strong regional markets

By Iris Gonzales | July 30, 2015 - 10:00am

Share prices continued to recover yesterday, tracking the movement of markets in the region.

Business

Stocks likely to start 2015 on positive note

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | January 5, 2015 - 12:00am

Local stocks are likely to kick off the new year on a positive note, tracking the upbeat mood across the region.

Business

Inflation expected to continue going down

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | December 16, 2014 - 12:00am

Inflation is expected to continue its downward trend and may decline further in 2015 on lower food and fuel costs, according to First Metro Investments Corp. (FMIC).

Business

Local currency bond market seen bouncing back this quarter

By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | December 9, 2014 - 12:00am

The local currency bond market is expected to bounce back this quarter as interest rates and inflation remain in check.

Business