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Tag: Federal Reserve

Skepticism mounts for US rate hikes on weak figures

While Janet Yellen and her Federal Reserve colleagues are poised to raise interest rates at their meeting this month, investors increasingly doubt the central...

US jobs figures mixed in May

WASHINGTON"•US unemployment fell to a 16-year low in May but monthly job creation has slowed sharply in the past three months, creating a mixed...

US Fed not likely to hike rates

WASHINGTON"•The Federal Reserve opened its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday amid signs of softening inflation which eases the pressure to raise interest rates, at...

Peso depreciates to 49.99 per dollar

The peso fell to a one-month low against the US dollar Tuesday as investors preferred the greenback on expectations of another interest rate hike...

US GDP growth softens to slowest in three years

WASHINGTON"•Since the Federal Reserve upped its benchmark interest rates by a notch in mid-March, the skies have grown a shade darker for the world’s...

Fed’s independence under threat–Yellen

WASHINGTON"•The US central bank’s shield from political interference is “under some threat” from Congress, a prospect that could erode progress in the economy, Federal...

Inflation likely hit up to 3.8% in March

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. said Monday inflation in March likely quickened to as high as 3.8 percent from 3.3 percent...

Stocks, peso rise after Fed rate hike

Both the Philippine peso and the local stocks rose Thursday, after the Federal Reserve lifted US interest rates and suggested another two hikes this...

Trump move sinks global stocks

Stocks declined as traders weighed the impact of Donald Trump’s order halting some immigration and ahead of central bank decisions from the US and...

RCBC blames Bangladesh bank

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. said Tuesday it is not liable to pay any amount to Bank of Bangladesh for the theft of the $81-million...

Peso approaches 50 a dollar

The peso fell for a third day, drawing closer to 50 per US dollar, as uncertainties surrounding the policies of newly-elected US President Donald...

T-bill rates rise after US election

Treasury bills fetched higher rates Monday, triggered by mounting uncertainties on the policies of newly-elected US President Donald Trump and the expected interest rates...

Gold climbs toward $1,300

Gold advanced for a fifth straight day, gaining toward $1,300 an ounce, as mounting anxiety ahead of next week’s US election spurs demand for...

Stocks, peso continue to slide

The peso fell to a new seven-year low Wednesday while stocks dropped for a sixth day, as lingering concerns the Federal Reserve will raise...
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