Tag: Economy
Asia factory activity shrinks as US tariffs bite, China bucks trend
TOKYO — US tariffs took a toll on factory activity across Asia, overshadowing a surprisingly upbeat performance in China, private surveys showed on Monday,...
South Korea August exports miss forecast as US tariffs weigh
SEOUL — South Korea’s export growth in August slowed more than markets had anticipated, as tariffs sent US-bound shipments tumbling to their sharpest decline...
July trade deficit narrows
For the Philippines, the backdrop to this US court ruling on Trump’s tariff policy is mixed. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on...
PH well placed to weather global shocks, Moody’s says
The Philippines has ample reserves and policy space which can help it weather shocks and maintain stability in times of uncertainty.
This was the assessement...
US consumer spending strong; core inflation warmer on services
WASHINGTON — US consumer spending increased by the most in four months in July while services inflation picked up, but economists did not believe...
