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Wall Street Hits Records on Encouraging Inflation Report
U.S. stocks ended last week hitting record highs after an update on inflation came in a bit less painful than feared.

By The Financial District
Oct 272 min read


PSE Index Tumbles to New Low
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index tumbled to a new low on Friday, closing at 5,988.02 points, down by 65.94 points or 1.09 percent, with all counters in the red as foreign investors remained net sellers amid looming gasoline price hikes and heightened geopolitical risks.

By The Financial District
Oct 252 min read


The Philippines and the Promise of a Connected ASEAN Power Grid
A new financing initiative by ADB and the World Bank is giving Southeast Asia’s long-awaited power-sharing dream a real shot at reality.

By Gerry Urbina
Oct 243 min read


Meralco’s Presence in Batangas May Power Economic Growth
When the lights go out, the economy doesn’t just dim — it stalls.

By Lito U. Gagni
Oct 243 min read


Silver Hits All-Time High as London Squeeze Boosts Market Rally
Silver prices touched an all-time high above $52.50 an ounce, as a historic short squeeze in London added momentum to a rally fueled by surging demand for safe-haven assets.

By The Financial District
Oct 241 min read


Most Federal Workers Won’t Be Paid Despite GOP Promise
Many federal workers expect not to get paid this Friday, marking the first full paycheck they will miss due to the government shutdown, which began three weeks ago.

By The Financial District
Oct 241 min read


China’s Rare Earth Controls Could Stunt Other Countries’ Progress
China’s Commerce Ministry has announced that, starting Dec. 1, foreign companies will be required to obtain a license to export products containing more than 0.1% rare earths from China, or products made using Chinese production technology.

By The Financial District
Oct 242 min read


Bargain Hunting Nudges Up PSE Index
Bargain hunting nudged the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index up to 6,053.96 points on Thursday, a gain of 23.09 points or 0.38 percent, in muted trades that saw mixed performances among sub-indices.

By The Financial District
Oct 232 min read


U.S. Seeks to Upend China’s Rare Earth Metals Dominance with Aussie Deal
President Donald Trump’s rare earths agreement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is a counter to China’s dominance.

By The Financial District
Oct 231 min read


China’s $1-Billion Daily U.S. Exports Show Xi’s Leverage Over Trump
Six months into Donald Trump’s trade war, the resilience of Chinese exports is proving just how essential many of its products remain, even after U.S. tariffs of 55%.

By The Financial District
Oct 231 min read


Kevin Hassett Claims Trump Could Kill Dem Programs "Forever"
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett surprised Fox News’ Kayleigh McEnany by threatening Democrats with “extreme measures” if the current government shutdown does not end in a matter of days.

By The Financial District
Oct 231 min read


Asian Shares Slip on Selling of Tech Stocks as Wall St. Wobbles
Asian shares were mostly lower Wednesday amid selling in technology stocks following a lackluster day on Wall Street. US futures edged higher.

By The Financial District
Oct 231 min read


Major Film Studios Could Be in Nevada if Some Unions Have Their Way
Nevada labor unions hoping to boost jobs and tourism are pushing state officials to offer tax credits aimed at bringing more Hollywood filmmaking to the state.

By The Financial District
Oct 231 min read


PSE Index Posts Huge Loss as Stocks Slump
Stocks slumped Wednesday, skidding to a sharp decline as the Top 10 most active issues all ended in negative territory, with losers outnumbering gainers by almost three to one.

By The Financial District
Oct 232 min read


Tariffs Brew Trouble for Coffee Roasters
Rising costs of coffee cherries are keeping roasters and their customers on edge.

By The Financial District
Oct 221 min read


China Uses American Playbook to Hit Back at U.S. in Trade War
China frequently condemns the United States for extending its reach beyond its borders to make demands on non-American companies.

By The Financial District
Oct 221 min read


Trump’s Mass Deportation Drive Killing Local Businesses
In Chicago’s Little Village, the Trump administration’s sweeping deportation push has paralyzed the local economy.

By The Financial District
Oct 221 min read


U.S. to Buy Argentine Beef to Bring Down Prices for American Consumers
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. could purchase Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.

By The Financial District
Oct 221 min read


Stock Markets Primed for US-China Deal but Risks Abound
The threat of a trade war continues to hang over markets.

By The Financial District
Oct 222 min read


Trump Backtracks, Drops 100% Tariff Threat on China
Donald Trump has said he will ditch his 100% tariff threat on China as he prepares to meet Xi Jinping for trade talks.

By The Financial District
Oct 222 min read


Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil; New Delhi Says It’s a Lie
India has pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that it had agreed to stop importing Russian oil—practically calling him a liar and further worsening the already strained ties between India and the U.S.

By The Financial District
Oct 221 min read


Amazon Web Outage Knocks Out US Businesses
How critical are cloud computing giants to the U.S. business ecosystem?

By The Financial District
Oct 221 min read


Reduced China Exports of Rare Earth Magnets Stoke Supply Chain Fears
China’s exports of rare earth magnets fell in September, reigniting fears that the world’s top supplier could wield its dominance over a component crucial to U.S. defense firms and manufacturers of products.

By The Financial District
Oct 221 min read


ICTSI, Telco Stocks Save the Day for the PSE Index
Global port operator ICTSI and telco stocks saved the day for the market on Monday, nudging the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index to a small gain of 9.46 points, or 0.16 percent, to 6,093.53 points.

By The Financial District
Oct 212 min read
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