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Chinese and HK shares fall as China Q3 GDP misses estimates

Alun John, Reuters
Posted at Oct 18 12:20 PM

Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong equity markets fell on Monday after data showed China's economy grew more slowly than expected in the third quarter, weighing on regional stocks, although losses were capped by hopes of support from policymakers. Read more »

Cash remittances up 5.1 percent in August

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 11:56 AM

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos coursed through banks rose in August, the Bangko Sentral said Friday. Read more »

Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as price pressures grow

Aradhana Aravindan and Anshuman Daga, Reuters
Posted at Oct 14 12:06 PM

Singapore's central bank unexpectedly tightened its monetary policy on Thursday, delivering its first such move in three years, amid mounting cost pressures caused by supply constraints and a recovery in the global economy. Read more »

PH gross reserves dip to $107.16-B in Sept

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 05:22 PM

The Philippines's gross international reserves (GIR) level slightly declined to $107.16 billion in September compared to the $107.96 billion in end-August, the central bank said Wednesday. Read more »

Dollar hits highest vs yen in nearly 3 years

Ritvik Carvalho, Reuters
Posted at Oct 11 06:14 PM

The dollar rose to its highest in nearly three years versus the yen on Monday on expectations the Fed will announce a rollback of stimulus. Read more »

Dollar holds near 14-month high to euro on inflation fears

Kevin Buckland, Reuters
Posted at Oct 07 10:39 AM

The dollar held close to a 14-month high against the euro on Thursday as a surge in energy prices fuelled worries that inflation could crimp economic growth. Read more »

Stagflation fears keep equity markets in a somber mood

Sujata Rao, Reuters
Posted at Oct 04 08:42 PM

World stocks were on the back foot on Monday and the dollar stayed close to one-year highs on concerns that higher inflation, supply shortages and China's property sector woes would put global economic recovery at risk. Read more »

Fitch Solutions sees peso weakening in near term

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 04:57 PM

Fitch Solutions said this was because of the uncertainty around the country’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, low rates, and weakening fundamentals. Read more »

Dollar hits two-week high as Fed tapering expectations grow

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 08:57 PM

The dollar strengthened to a two-week high versus a basket of major currencies on Monday. Read more »

Dollar near one-month low on bets for later Fed taper

Kevin Buckland, Reuters
Updated as of Sep 06 09:32 AM

The dollar languished near a one-month low versus major peers on Monday, as investors pushed back expectations for when the Fed tapering will begin. Read more »

Dollar near one-month low as payrolls test looms

Kevin Buckland, Reuters
Updated as of Sep 03 10:52 AM

The dollar sank to its lowest in almost a month against major rivals on Friday, ahead of a crucial U.S. jobs report. Read more »

Sri Lanka declares food emergency as forex crisis worsens

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 31 01:36 PM

COLOMBO - Sri Lanka on Tuesday declared a state of emergency over food shortages as private banks ran out of foreign exchange to finance imports. Read more »

Asian shares rise on dovish Fed chair

Alun John, Reuters
Posted at Aug 30 09:23 AM

Asian shares started the week with gains and the dollar was not far off two-week lows. Read more »

Dollar holds firm as Fed hawks urge early taper

Hideyuki Sano, Reuters
Posted at Aug 27 09:00 AM

The dollar held firm on Friday after the U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish wing called for tapering bond purchases. Read more »

Dollar pauses after biggest weekly rise in two months

Saikat Chatterjee, Reuters
Posted at Aug 23 04:19 PM

The US dollar slipped against its rivals on Monday in a bout of profit-taking after registering its biggest weekly rise in more than two months last week. Read more »

Dollar steadies after weak China data; Fed minutes eyed

Saikat Chatterjee, Reuters
Posted at Aug 16 06:41 PM

The dollar held its ground against major peers on Monday as disappointing monthly activity data from China helped the greenback claw back some losses. Read more »

Malaysian ringgit falls to one-year low as PM resignation looms

Reuters
Posted at Aug 16 10:52 AM

The Malaysian ringgit fell to a one-year low on Monday and stocks in Kuala Lumpur slipped as an expectation that the Prime Minister will resign turned investors cautious. Read more »

Dollar dips as inflation eases pressure for Fed

Kevin Buckland, Reuters
Posted at Aug 12 11:06 AM

The dollar held near a four-month peak against major peers on Thursday after retreating overnight. Read more »

Peso remains stable despite recent depreciation: BSP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 29 05:41 PM

The Philippine peso remains stable despite its recent weakness against the US dollar, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Thursday.  Read more »

Philippines' gross reserves slip to $106 billion in June: BSP

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 13 04:14 PM

The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) level slightly declined settling at $106.08 billion in June 2021, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said Tuesday.  Read more »