economy

China’s factory gate inflation accelerates in August

Beijing, China (AFP) -- China's factory price inflation, a key barometer of the industrial sector, accelerated sharply in August, reflecting strong demand and…

US Fed official sees gradual rate hikes even amid low inflation

  NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - The US central bank can continue to raise interest rates gradually, despite persistent…

Tokyo stocks down at break on North Korea jitters

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks slipped Wednesday morning on lingering worries over North Korea, with the yen strengthening against…

Asian traders cautious after sell-off as N. Korea tensions linger

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets struggled on Tuesday while the safe-haven yen and gold held gains as traders…

Tokyo stocks open higher after falls on geopolitical risks

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday in position-adjustment after investors sold heavily Friday in the wake…

PHL is one of the best-performing economies in Asia; overtakes Vietnam, Indonesia — NEDA

  Statement of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) chief and Socio Economic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia:   "With our…

Calm returns to Asia markets as US data boosts dollar

HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Calm returned to Asian markets Wednesday, with equities stabilizing after a two-day rally, as the…

Tokyo shares fall by break as N. Korea worries linger

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks dropped Monday morning as lingering worries about the war of words between the United…

Qatar visa move aims to decrease diplomatic row’s impact on economy: researcher

DOHA, Qatar (Reuters) -- Qatar's recent move to grant visa-free entry for nationals of 80 countries is aimed at decreasing…

Wall Street ends higher as Dow posts 8th straight record

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) 00 Wall Street ended the week on an emphatic high note, as the blue-chip Dow…

Asian traders take stock after fresh Wall Street record

HONGKONG, China (AFP) -- Asian markets paused for breath Thursday after Wall Street smashed through 22,000 for the first time,…

SWS: More Filipinos believe martial law in Mindanao has no effect on economy

(Eagle News) -- Almost half of respondents in a nationwide survey believe the declaration of martial law across Mindanao has…

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