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Discussions in the marketplace currently revolve around the expected inflation spike, driven by increases in daily wages, transport…
October 2, 2026
At the moment, the global economy is navigating a distinct divergent path, split by the dual forces of…
September 30, 2026
The recent buzz in the banking corridor involving a top-tier private bank officer’s alleged “romantic liaison” within the…
September 25, 2026
The clock is ticking towards the new big figure of P63 as tensions in the Middle East hei…
September 16, 2026
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is a game changer that could lift the economy up the value…
September 11, 2026
As the Philippine peso exchange rate hits ₱62 vs the dollar, inflation rises and purchasing power drops. Will…
September 4, 2026
As a chronicler of developments in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), it’s reasonable to assume that “DG”…
August 21, 2026
In one of his columns, syndicated writer Mike Royko routinely used the line, “What do you expect me…
August 7, 2026
My colleagues and I—alumni of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Department of Finance (DOF), and the…
July 31, 2026
In the prevailing, highly volatile political climate—exacerbated by maritime bullying in the West Philippine Sea that creates an…
July 24, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that AI models are believed to have been used in some…
October 7, 2026
Russians have opened more than 220,000 digital rouble accounts since the currency's September 1 launch, far exceeding expectations, the central…
October 7, 2026
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd. is weighing options for its Philippine digital banking business, including a potential sale, as Malaysia’s second-largest…
October 6, 2026
Sharp spikes in food and energy prices will likely become more common, the International Monetary Fund said, warning such crises…
October 6, 2026
Reuters - Meta's new artificial intelligence assistant Muse could become a $27 billion-a-year business by 2030 as consumers increasingly use…
October 6, 2026
A board member of Germany's Volksbank Koeln Bonn will leave the lender despite a law firm commissioned by the bank…
October 6, 2026