Philippines home prices decline in 3rd quarter as rates climb

Manila: Philippine home prices declined in the third quarter from the prior three months, reversing a short-lived rebound as interest rates increased. Housing values fell 0.6 per cent quarter-on-quarter, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Prices rose 0.8 per cent gain in the second quarter following a 0.9 per cent decline in the first three […]

Trudeau’s free-trade ambitions will be put to the test in 2019

Toronto Trade fights bruised Justin Trudeau’s government all year. The question for 2019 is whether businesses can start to capitalise before anything unravels. The Canadian prime minister, heading into an election year, is doubling down on championing free trade. His argument is that better, modern trade deals are an antidote to the forces driving protectionism […]