The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index extended its upward momentum on Friday, closing at 6,264.49 points, up by 30.87 points or 0.50 percent, as sub-indices turned in another mixed performance.

Moody’s economist Mark Zandi still sees a high chance that the US is headed for a recession, describing the odds of a downturn in the next 12 months as “uncomfortably high."

Donald Trump has thrown down his gauntlet: He wants European nations to impose 50% to 100% tariffs on China as part of a joint strategy to counter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index extended its rise on Thursday, though only slightly, closing at its highest level of the day at 6,233.62, up 22.96 points or 0.37 percent.

When the Labor Department released a weak jobs report last month, an enraged President Donald Trump responded by firing the economist overseeing the data and nominating a loyalist to replace her.

President Donald Trump has declared that he had “already solved inflation” and that “costs are down,” boasting that “we have almost no inflation anymore.”

Russia has threatened retaliation against any European state that attempts to seize its assets after reports surfaced that the European Union (EU) is exploring ways to leverage frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine.

Japan’s toy market is expanding despite the country’s declining birthrate, fueled by strong demand from adults who view gadgets as an affordable hobby and a way to connect with others through social media.

US President Donald Trump said he’s prepared to move ahead with “major” sanctions on Russian oil if NATO countries do the same.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index climbed to 6,210.66 points on Wednesday, up 61.92 points or 1.01 percent, as positive sentiment returned to the market.

Goldman Sachs is sounding an early alarm on the near-term trajectory of AI stocks.

South Korea has abandoned a controversial plan to slash the capital gains tax threshold for stock investors, marking President Lee Jae Myung’s first major policy reversal since taking office in June.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins vowed to give businesses notice of technical violations before “bashing down their door,” signaling a shift away from aggressive enforcement actions.

The agreement between Russia and China this week to build a massive new gas pipeline is not just another trade deal.

Rail operators in resource-poor Japan are increasingly turning to renewable energy as part of the country’s push to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

US winemakers have something to celebrate: the corks they’re popping won’t be subject to tariffs.

The unfolding allegations of massive corruption in the Philippines — exposed through probes into government-funded flood control projects — may negatively impact Official Development Assistance (ODA), investments, and loans that the country has long relied on.

BYD Co. faces pressure to restore investor confidence after a $45 billion stock selloff, with mounting concerns over its ability to fend off competition amid a destructive price war in China.

Bargain hunting in select stocks on Tuesday pushed the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index above its support level, a day after it declined on concerns over possible protest actions.

U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs in August as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies.

The US has lost 33,000 manufacturing jobs in 2025, including 12,000 in August, even as President Trump champions policies he says will revitalize the sector.

Weaker US labor market data has fueled expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, with Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel forecasting three reductions this year.

President Donald Trump’s push to revitalize American manufacturing by luring foreign investment into the US has collided with one of his other priorities—cracking down on illegal immigration.

China launched two investigations into the US semiconductor sector Saturday ahead of trade talks in Spain this week covering commerce, national security, and the ownership of social media platform TikTok.