The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
The U.S. tariff on steel and aluminum has generated fear among investors, but what the financial market fears the most is not necessarily the greatest risk.
Points of View & Perspectives
April, 2018
March, 2018
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18 March
Italy’s election doesn’t tilt anything, but….
The election results in Italy on Sunday 4th March resulted in the biggest voter move in a national election in Europe since the Brexit vote – some in the financial market even claimed it was a surprising result.
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18 March
At 90, FVR still plays golf with vigor
The saying” that “age does not matter” fits well for former President Fidel V. Ramos, who at 90 still plays golf with vigor aside from doing push-ups and sit-ups from time to time to keep him in shape.
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11 March
Objective look at Philippine crime rate
Minus the hysterics that usually mark the rants of dedicated critics, it would look like the country has become safer after all.
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11 March
The hunt for growth in Asia
Teaser: In spite of rising global economic growth, two of Asia’s largest countries rely even more on public financed GDP growth – it may satisfy the stock market in the short-term, though it’s long-term unhealthy.
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11 March
Much ado about Rappler
Letters From Davao By Jun Ledesma Don’t f–k with facts. Pardon me for using this gutter lingo but it is the only language that seemed familiar to Rappler and its patrons. Coming this late with a statement from Omidyar Network (ON) that the huge sum of $1.5-million dollars was a donation to 14 Rappler beneficiaries is nothing but a tomfoolery …
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4 March
Cimatu should not allow Boracay to be a squatters haven
Boracay, a small island in the province of Aklan is a favorite destination of domestic and international tourists primarily because of its pristine white sand beaches.
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4 March
Du30’s strong double-bladed message for Edsa 2018
The President of our Republic did not show up for the second time in the already two Edsa People Power celebrations during his administration.
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4 March
Moving forward the Edsa torch of peaceful change
The Philippines has showcased throughout the world, the return of democracy after a peaceful overthrow of the corrupt Marcos dictatorship. It has inspired similar action that dramatically collapsed the iron curtain and the breakdown of the Berlin Wall.