Yen stalls as Mrs. Watanabe stays put in uncertain market
The yen has held steady around 159 to the dollar. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Real estate, business leaders blast Mamdani’s NYC housing plan as heavy-handed big government
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· Hannah Fierick, Matt Troutman
E6 breakout group implies EU split, says Cypriot finance minister
NICOSIA ― Cyprus’ finance minister has criticized the breakout group of six European Union countries formed to create policy to rival Wall Street, arguing it could send the wrong message about the bloc's unity.
· Nektaria Stamouli
What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant
Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence must be “disarmed” as world leaders and private companies increase the technology’s use in many human activities, including war.
· Priyanka Shankar
Ferrari’s new $640K electric car already a massive fail — and looks just like a $30K Nissan: ‘Monstrosity’
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· Taylor Herzlich
Japan's Nabtesco to mass-produce all-electric power steering for EV buses
Nabtesco's fully electric power steering system for heavy commercial vehicles. (Photo by Yuta Adachi)
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Pope Leo is concerned about AI replacing human work. Traders share his concern long term
Pope Leo warned over the weekend about a "social calamity" that could come from mass unemployment due to the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Prediction market traders appear to think that worry isn't misplaced.
· Davis Giangiulio
Budget balance swings to P31.4B surplus in April
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· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Online taxpayer portal undergoing pilot testing
PILOT implementation of a new taxpayer portal has started as part of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) efforts to modernize tax administration, improve services and reduce in-person transactions.
· Niña Myka Pauline Arceo
Peso, stock market slide on peace deal pessimism
THE peso and stock market both retreated on Tuesday, with sentiment said to have been affected by renewed US strikes against Iran.
· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Could Iran cut off the world’s internet access?
By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
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By Farhad Ibragimov – lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at RUDN University, expert and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Mass Communications, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
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Japan poised to start Mercosur trade talks, seeking oil, more car exports
Mercosur is among the few major global markets with which Japan has yet to negotiate a free trade deal. © Reuters
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Britain Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Crypto Infrastructure
Britain imposed a new round of sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency platforms and financial infrastructure that it says are helping Moscow circumvent Western restrictions and fund its war effort in Ukraine, targeting a Kremlin-linked crypto network and several widely used digital payment services.
· The Moscow Times
Taiwan drone exports soar on Ukraine war
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s drone exports are taking off, fueled by the war in Ukraine, as Taiwanese companies seek a stake in the fast-growing global market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
· Agence France-Presse
Home Credit promotes ‘Wais sa Life’ among employees
WHILE financial literacy in the Philippines is improving, a significant gap in financial resilience remains. According to the 2025 Consumer Finance and Inclusion Survey released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), about 74 percent of Filipino adults can correctly answer basic financial literacy questions. Howe…
· The Manila Times
Why we mourn trees
THE public outrage over tree-cutting in Metro Manila has awakened a spirit of civic environmentalism among many urbanites. Between the government that regulates and issues permits, and the private contractors tasked to deliver infrastructure projects on time, lies a difficult balancing act of making way for developm…
· Daphne Oseña-Paez
Mutya Orquia stars in new student finance series
Mutya Orquia is set to star in new episodes of “Estudyantipid,” the educational series designed to help Filipino students better understand saving, budgeting, smart spending and fraud prevention.
· The Manila Times
MPower, Calamba hospital ink renewable energy supply deal
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· Ed Paolo Salting
Systems being readied for El Niño – Manila Water
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· Ed Paolo Salting
Security Bank names new chief financial officer
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Malls continuing to drive Filinvest Land profit gains
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Gen Z retention strategies for small firms
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Cement makers expect demand drop
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· Chynna Grace Ong
DOE eyeing auction of coal mining blocks
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Imported rice price cap compliance rising – DA
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· Giselle P. Jordan
More generation, energy storage capacities urged
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· Ed Paolo Salting
Burkina livestock ban welcomed by consumers but hits traders hard
Burkina Faso has suspended the export of all livestock until further notice in a bid to boost meat sales and ensure animals are available on the domestic market. The measure has been widely welcomed but for traders, it's a bitter pill to swallow.
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NANO Nuclear Soars As It Turns Revenue-Generating With Strategic Acquisition
NANO Nuclear announced the acquisition of Secured Transportation Services, instantly converting itself from a pre-revenue developer into a revenue-generating business with in-house secure transport capabilities for nuclear materials.
· Tyler Durden
Oil prices jump 3%, stocks inch higher after Iran vows retaliation for US ‘self-defense strikes’
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· Taylor Herzlich
Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana hit with major setback in outrageous sex slave lawsuit hours before court appearance
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· Peter Senzamici
Indonesia bans Polymarket following bets on Prabowo presidency end date
The predictions market attracted attention on social media in Indonesia after a bet opened on when Prabowo would be ‘out as president’
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Indonesia bans Polymarket following bets on Prabowo presidency end date
The predictions market attracted attention on social media in Indonesia after a bet opened on when Prabowo would be ‘out as president’
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China amasses 30-day coal supply ahead of El Nino power crunch
A coal-fired plant operates in the Chinese city of Shenyang. Thermal plants account for more than 60% of China's power generating mix. © Reuters
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Micron hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock surges 18%
Micron topped a $1 trillion market value for the first time on Tuesday as shares popped 18%, driven by insatiable artificial intelligence demand for its memory chips.
· Samantha Subin
WATCH: Expert warns vs slower growth
A financial markets executive warned that the prolonged Middle East war may continue to weigh on the Philippine economy, citing risks of slower growth, higher inflation, and a weaker peso due to volatile global oil prices. At a briefing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Frederico Ocampo of BDO Unibank said extended geopolit…
· The Manila Times
Ferrari unveils first fully electric four-door Luce with over 1,000 horsepower
Ferrari presented its first fully electric car on Monday, marking a high-stakes shift by the luxury sports car maker as competitors, including Porsche and Lamborghini, scale back their EV ambitions, citing weak demand.
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Consumer confidence dented with gas prices around $4.50 and inflation still elevated
A shopper peruses cheese offerings at a Target store Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
· Christopher Rugaber
Conference Board Consumer Expectations Hit YTD Highs, Inflation Fears Dip In May
With war (and rising gas prices) now fully embedded in respondents' minds (along with record high stock prices), it is perhaps not entirely surprising that The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence dipped in May (but was better than expected).
· Tyler Durden
ECB 'will do what is necessary' to tame inflation, Bank of France governor tells CNBC
The European Central Bank "will do what is necessary" to keep inflation on target, one of its top policymakers has told CNBC.
· Chloe Taylor
China’s Zijin Mining outlook raised to positive on stronger output and cost edge: S&P
Ratings agency highlights Zijin’s project pipeline and cost discipline as the miner accelerates global expansion in copper and gold
· Daniel Ren
China’s Zijin Mining outlook raised to positive on stronger output and cost edge: S&P
Ratings agency highlights Zijin’s project pipeline and cost discipline as the miner accelerates global expansion in copper and gold
· Daniel Ren
Tourism Ministry Director General to visit U.S. in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel
Israel Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov traveled to the United States this week, leading a professional ministry delegation for a series of meetings and events in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. The trip aims to strengthen Israel’s position in the U.S. tourism market and support the continued r…
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Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down after 19 years at helm of cloud storage pioneer
Drew Houston founded Dropbox nearly two decades ago out at age 24, eventually becoming a household name in Silicon Valley and the first tech entrepreneur to take a company from the Y Combinator incubator program all the way to the public market.
· Jonathan Vanian
Iran condemns US strikes as ceasefire violation amid ongoing talks
Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as the two countries seek to reinforce strategic and economic ties despite recent trade tensions. The Iran war has added to India’s energy concerns, raising worries about shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital ro…
Over Half Of America's Largest Cities Are Seeing Home Price Declines
After declining MoM for the first time since June 2025 in February, US home prices in America's 20 largest cities were expected to dip again in March (according to the latest data from S&P Cotality Case-Shiller) and they did, dropping 0.16% MoM (worse than the 0.10% MoM drop expected) leaving prices up just 0.83% Yo…
· Tyler Durden