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Inflation, water crisis weaken consumer outlook in Q2 2019
Consumers were pessimistic, but businesses were upbeat for the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas surveys
Business confidence in Q3 sinks to 8-year low
The Q3 2018 Business Expectations Survey shows companies are concerned with the rising cost of raw materials, weak peso, and stiffer competition
Rising prices, weaker peso slightly hurt business confidence in Q2 2018
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says businesses' overall confidence index was at 39.3% for the 2nd quarter of 2018, a slight decline from the 39.5% for the 1st quarter
Business confidence drops in first 3 months of 2018
The overall confidence index of Q1 2018 slips to 39.5% from 43.3% for Q4 2017 due to the initial stages of the tax reform, lower demand, and high oil prices, says the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. However, the BSP says the outlook is brighter for Q2 of this year.
Business confidence dips for Q4 2016, start of 2017
Concerns over the direction of the Duterte administration s foreign policy and reforms and the weak peso outweigh expectations of a Christmas boost according to the Q4 Business Expectations Survey
PH business confidence in Q3 hits record high despite dip from Q2
Despite the dip from the previous quarter the confidence index for the third quarter is the highest ever recorded and is expected to rebound by end of the year according to the latest BSP Business Expectations Survey
PH firms' confidence rebounds for Q2 2016
The lingering effects of election spending and favorable weather contribute to a rebound in business confidence
Philippine firms less optimistic about Q1 prospects
The latest Business Expectations Survey shows business sentiment is more upbeat in the second quarter of 2016
Business in PH: The winners and losers in 2015
With big ticket events like the visit of Pope Francis and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC summit there were business sectors that gained and lost in 2015
Business sentiment hits 2-year high – BSP
PH’s hosting of the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in November results in expectation of brisker business a survey shows
PH business confidence rises in Q2 2015 – BSP
Robust demand due to the summer season and expectations of more infrastructure projects are the primary confidence boosters among businesses
4 reasons why businesses less optimistic in 1Q 2015
It s the usual slowdown in business activity among others
The 'top 5' wishes of PH business for 2015
Philippine business movers and shakers wish for peace risk mitigation rise of e commerce energy solutions and non politicized government decisions for 2015
Businesses more optimistic as 2014 closes – BSP survey
The optimism is boosted by expectations of stronger domestic demand but outlook for the first quarter of 2015 is less favorable the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey shows
Businesses still optimistic in Q3 at 34.4%
Although positive the third quarter reading is lower due to the rainy season lower consumer spending price hikes truck ban and port congestion PDAF and DAP
Businesses less upbeat about economy in Q3
Most companies are concerned about low seasonal demand during the quarter stiffer competition and global uncertainties
