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Ivan Andriyenko
48 min ago

Paramount Property signs redevelopment agreement in Ujong Batu, Penang

Efforts to expand the supply of affordable homes in Penang have received a fresh boost through a redevelopment partnership in Ujong Batu, Butterworth. The project's first phase on the 15.3-acre ...

#Local Business #Real Estate #Malaysia #Housing Market

Daria Chernytska
3 hours ago

AI-driven risks threaten broader market and policy shocks

A rising cluster of technology, geopolitical and leadership risks is increasing the chance of disruptions that could hit markets, companies and governments in rapid succession. The concern centers ...

#Business #AI #USA

Anastasiia Chabaniuk
3 hours ago

Philippines gross borrowings rise in September on external financing jump

The Philippine government increases its gross borrowings in September as external funding rises sharply even while domestic financing eases. The latest Bureau of the Treasury data also show ...

#Philippines

Darina Pashchenko
3 hours ago

Philippines rate hike outlook strengthens as banks see BSP tightening into early 2027

Inflation pressures in the Philippines are keeping expectations elevated for further monetary tightening after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas lifted its benchmark rate to 5.5% in October. ...

#Inflation #Rates #BSP #Philippines

Olga Shendetskaya
3 hours ago

U.S. graduates face AI-driven squeeze in entry-level hiring

Young workers in parts of the U.S. labor market are growing more anxious as artificial intelligence reshapes hiring for entry-level white-collar roles. In Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley, students ...

#USA #AI #Labor Market

Ivan Andriyenko
3 hours ago

Philippines infrastructure spending extends decline as August outlays fall

Weak public investment continues to pressure the Philippine economy as infrastructure and other capital outlays post a 14th straight month of year-on-year decline in August. The drop raises ...

#Philippines #Fiscal Data

Ashutosh Sureka
3 hours ago

Philippines agriculture backs calamity declaration as El Niño losses mount

Mounting crop damage linked to El Niño is pushing Philippine agriculture authorities to support a state of calamity declaration. The Department of Agriculture estimates losses at P8.57 billion so ...

#Philippines #Food Industry #Corn

Alena Volkova
4 hours ago

Bank of England rate path seen staying below 4.75% next summer

UK financial markets are pricing a steeper Bank of England tightening cycle than many City economists expect over the coming year. Several forecasters say the bank rate is more likely to peak ...

#Bank of England

Igor Krasulya
4 hours ago

U.S. voters flag corruption concerns as Trump faces midterm pressure

With midterm campaigning entering its final stretch, corruption is emerging as a major political liability for President Donald Trump alongside rising living costs. A new poll shows many voters ...

#Inflation #USA

Artem Shendetskii
5 hours ago

Philippines health financing debate centers on expanding MAIFIP over PhilHealth

A policy debate in the Philippines is focusing on whether emergency medical aid should continue to expand alongside the national health insurer instead of reinforcing universal coverage. The ...

#Public Services #Social Policy #Philippines #Healthcare Industry

Olga Shendetskaya
5 hours ago

Philippines 2027 budget sharpens focus on unprogrammed appropriations

The Philippines' proposed P7.2-trillion budget for 2027 moves to Congress as scrutiny intensifies over fiscal discipline and corruption risks in public spending. A much smaller allocation for ...

#Philippines #Fiscal Data #Legislation #Debt

Darina Pashchenko
5 hours ago

Pag-IBIG Fund expands affordable housing push as assets, lending grow

Pag-IBIG Fund is broadening its role in affordable housing as it builds on steady growth in assets, lending and member savings through 2025 and the first half of 2026. The shift adds equity ...

#Housing Market #Philippines

Parshwa Turakhiya
5 hours ago

Philippine peso may recover as Fed seen holding rates steady

After sliding to a fresh record low, the Philippine peso may find support this week as markets expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged. The local currency remains under ...

#BSP #Fed #USD/PHP

Artem Shendetskii
5 hours ago

BSP short-term bill yields rise as rate hike tightens Philippine liquidity conditions

Philippine short-term central bank securities are drawing solid demand even as borrowing costs move higher after an outsized policy tightening move. The increase in Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas ...

#Philippines #Centralbanks #Rates #Inflation

Darina Pashchenko
5 hours ago

Philippine government bond yields rise as BSP tightening sharpens inflation focus

Philippine government securities yields mostly rise in the secondary market as investors assess persistent inflation risks, record peso weakness and a larger-than-expected policy move from the ...

#Inflation #Rates #Philippines #BSP

Mikhail Vnuchkov
6 hours ago

UK retailers expand paternity leave as pressure grows for government reform

Large retailers are widening paid paternity leave offers for new fathers, underscoring a growing divide with sectors such as construction, manufacturing and agriculture. The gap is adding pressure ...

#Social Policy #Reforms #UK #Labor Market

Daria Chernytska
6 hours ago

Bangladesh ADP implementation falls to record low in first quarter of FY2026-27

Bangladesh's public development spending starts FY2026-27 at its weakest first-quarter pace on record, highlighting a sharp slowdown in project execution. The government spends Tk12,017.54 crore ...

#Public Services #Fiscal Data #Bangladesh

Pavlo Kot
6 hours ago

Home Depot rules out dynamic pricing in digital shelf label expansion

Home Depot is exploring a wider rollout of electronic shelf labels as retailers face scrutiny over whether the technology could enable rapid price changes in stores. The company says the digital ...

#Company News #Retail Sales

Ksenia Gerey
6 hours ago

UBS faces Swiss job risk under tougher capital rules

Pressure over UBS's capital requirements is intensifying as Swiss lawmakers prepare to debate how much backing the bank should hold against its foreign subsidiaries. A warning from a bank ...

#Switzerland #Labor Market #UBS

Mélissa Bac
7 hours ago

Fed decision and Big Tech earnings put Wall Street volatility in focus

Wall Street is heading into one of the busiest weeks of October. A cluster of major events could quickly reshape investor sentiment and set the direction for the leading U.S. indexes.The ...

#Amazon #Microsoft #Google