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Treasury Secretary Won’t Say Who Pays Trump’s Tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declined to directly answer who bears the cost of President Trump’s tariffs during a House hearing.

By The Financial District
10 hours ago1 min read


PSE Index Slips Slightly On Profit-Taking Despite Strong Foreign Buying
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSE) edged lower Wednesday, closing at 6,551.81—down 15.01 points or 0.23%—as investors locked in profits following recent gains.

By The Financial District
11 hours ago2 min read


DEPDev’s 10-Year Masterplan for High-Quality Job Creation and Labor Market Transformation
The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on May 5, 2025, launched the Trabaho Para sa Bayan (TPB) Plan 2025–2034, the Philippines’ first 10-year Labor Market Development Plan.

By The Financial District
20 hours ago5 min read


Nvidia CEO: China AI Market Could Hit $50 Billion
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said China’s AI chip market could reach $50 billion within a few years and warned that US restrictions on exports to China would be a “tremendous loss” for American industry.

By The Financial District
24 hours ago1 min read


Vietnam Trade Surges Despite U.S. Tariff Threat
Vietnam’s imports from China and exports to the US hit post-pandemic records in April, even as Hanoi faces possible 46% tariffs on shipments to the US.

By The Financial District
1 day ago1 min read


Pharma Stocks Skid As FDA Critic Is Named Vaccine Regulator
Biotech and pharmaceutical stocks tumbled after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) named Dr. Vinay Prasad—a vocal critic of FDA policies and the U.S. COVID-19 response—as its top vaccine regulator.

By The Financial District
1 day ago1 min read


Fed May Hold Rates Steady All Year: Barron’s
Hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2025 have faded as strong labor data and a resilient economy suggest no immediate need for monetary easing.

By The Financial District
2 days ago1 min read


PSE Index Nears Resistance Level
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index surged by 1.68 percent today, climbing 108.62 points to close at 6,566.82—nearing its resistance level of 6,600 points.

By The Financial District
2 days ago2 min read


Senate Democrats Block Stablecoin Bill Over Trump Conflict Concerns
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed bill to regulate stablecoins.

By The Financial District
2 days ago1 min read


U.S., China Agree To Cut Tariffs For 90 Days
Stocks and the dollar surged on Monday after the United States and China announced a 90-day pause on tariffs.

By The Financial District
2 days ago1 min read


U.S. To Blame For Rare Earth Shortage, Not China: New Republic
China’s effective halt of rare earth exports in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariff regime has reignited concerns about American overdependence on foreign sources for critical minerals.

By The Financial District
3 days ago1 min read


Goldman Warns: Sharp Rallies Are Classic Bear Market Traps
Recent market gains may be nothing more than a classic bear market rally, with volatility and uncertainty leaving investors exposed no matter which way the market swings.

By The Financial District
3 days ago1 min read


U.S. Cotton Exports To China Plunge 73%
U.S. cotton exports to China fell sharply by 73% to just 151,000 metric tons between August 2024 and February 2025, dropping America’s market share in China from 29.6% to 17.1%.

By The Financial District
4 days ago1 min read


Corporate America’s Carbon Bill: $87 Trillion And Counting
The cost of climate inaction by U.S. companies could exceed $87 trillion by 2050.

By The Financial District
4 days ago1 min read


China Rolls Out More Stimulus To Protect Its Economy
China announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, as the two sides prepared for talks later this week.

By The Financial District
4 days ago1 min read


Wall Street Slips As Investors Await U.S.-China Trade Talks
U.S. stocks edged lower to close the week as Wall Street ended a relatively calm week, with investors eyeing a key meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials set for the weekend.

By The Financial District
5 days ago1 min read


PSE Index Rebounds
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index rebounded Friday as foreign investors remained optimistic about the market, closing at a milestone level of 6,458.20—up 68.71 points or 1.08 percent.

By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


PAGCOR Recognized For Key Role In Philippines’ Exit From FATF Grey List
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was recently commended by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for its vital role in the country’s successful exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


U.S. And China To Hold Tariff Talks In Switzerland
Top U.S. officials will meet a senior Chinese delegation in Geneva this weekend, marking the first major diplomatic engagement since President Donald Trump launched a sweeping trade war with new tariffs.

By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Analyst Warns Of Looming Bear Market Despite Recent Rebound
U.S. stocks may be headed for a deeper drop that could trigger a bear market in the coming months.

By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


Trump Urges Fed To Cut Rates Despite Strong Jobs Report
President Donald Trump renewed calls for interest rate cuts on Friday, even as April’s stronger-than-expected jobs report appeared to support the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach.

By The Financial District
6 days ago1 min read


PSE Index Drops As Broad Sell-Off Hits All Sectors
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index fell sharply Thursday, closing at 6,389.49—its lowest point of the session—with a decline of 75.96 points or 1.17 percent.

By The Financial District
6 days ago2 min read


China’s Sell-Off Of U.S. Treasurys Could Hit Homeowners Hard
A potential Chinese sell-off of U.S. Treasurys could ripple through the housing market and push mortgage rates higher.

By The Financial District
7 days ago1 min read


Why The World’s Wealthiest Are Quietly Betting Big On The Philippines
As global economic tides shift and traditional investment safe havens lose some of their luster, the Philippines is emerging—quietly yet confidently—as a top magnet for the world’s wealthiest investors.

By The Financial District
May 83 min read
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