Dec 2024 inflation pegged at 2.7%

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View in browser   |   Download our app January 6, 2024 ECONOMY Dec 2024 inflation pegged at 2.7% Inflation might have sped up in December amid the usual demand-side pressures during the holiday season and the lag effects of the typhoon onslaught on food supply, but the uptick would not be enough to push the average 2024 price growth beyond the central bank's target range. By Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral FINTECH  BSP to liberalize e-money issuance The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is now ready to welcome more nonbank electronic money issuers in a bid to promote digital payments and deliver financial services to more Filipinos in the archipelago. By Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral FINTECH  Warning: Why most New Year resolutions fail – and yours will too Why do most resolutions fail? And what practical tools can you use to ensure that yours will succeed – both personally and professionally? Every January, countless business leaders alike set ambitious New Year resolutions, brimming with optimism and the promise of a fresh start. Yet, by February, most of these resolutions are left abandoned. By Tom Oliver Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. BIZ BUZZ Sobrepeña group not waving white flag The Supreme Court ruled in October last year to "deny with finality" any motions for reconsideration of the decision ordering CJH Development Corp. to vacate Camp John Hay in Baguio City and in turn allow the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) to recover the prized asset. By Tina Arceo-Dumlao INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE Biden blocks $15-B Nippon/US Steel deal US President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion purchase of US Steel citing national security concerns, in a potentially fatal blow to the deal after a year-long review. By Reuters Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the Philippine Daily Inquirer's premium subscription service. Register for a free 30-day trial to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, exclusive stories and more. REGISTER NOW Hi Edward. Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2025 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay La Paz, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime