Japanese Yen Climbs to Seven-Month High
The Japanese yen surged to a seven‑month high in early September 2026, breaking past the 155 per dollar level as traders reassessed its perspective amid expectations of faster Bank of Japan (BoJ) tightening, capital repatriation, and unwinding of carry trades. Yen’s rally debuts a significant reversal from the yen’s multi‑decade lows earlier in the year, driven by a softer U.S. dollar ahead of […]
PH BPO Industry Show Strength Despite AI Takeover Threats
The Philippine business process outsourcing (BPO) industry continues to show resilience despite global fears of AI disruption, with employment rising and service exports remaining strong, according to Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC). While AI is reshaping tasks, it is also boosting productivity, suggesting that the sector is adapting rather than collapsing. ‘AI Apocalypse’ Not A Threat to BPOs HSBC Global […]