Fed hike narrows gap with BSP policy rate
US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh justified the interest rate hike — the first since 2023 — saying inflation is too high and had persisted for too long,…
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Fed hike narrows gap with BSP policy rate
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday (Thursday Philippine time), its first rate increase since 2023, as…
BSP hikes rates anew amid MidEast inflation risks
The BSP’s key policy rate now stands at 4.75 percent. Interest rates on overnight deposit and lending facilities were likewise adjusted to 4.25 percent and…
BSP holds rates at 4.25%, warns inflation may breach 4% ceiling
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas keeps policy rate at 4.25% as inflation risks rise, with projections showing a possible breach of the 4% ceiling in 2026.
Inflation rises in January; BSP rate cut imminent
Headline inflation increased by 0.2 percentage points from December’s 1.8 percent, even as economists say another rate cut is increasingly likely amid…
BSP sets 5% local policy rate
‘Going forward, the BSP will safeguard price stability by ensuring monetary policy settings are conducive to sustainable economic growth and employment.’
BSP seen to continue cutting rates as inflation eases
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to cut rates further in H2 2025 as easing inflation and sluggish growth give room for policy easing, BMI says.
BSP sees policy space as July inflation eases
Philippine inflation in July 2025 dropped to within BSP’s forecast range, prompting hints at a more accommodative monetary policy amid easing rice prices and…
BSP sees policy space as July inflation eases on lower rice prices
Inflation in July 2025 eased within BSP’s forecast of 0.5% to 1.3%, driven by falling rice prices. With full-year inflation seen below target, the BSP signaled…
BSP chief: 2 more policy rate cuts possible
‘There’s room because inflation is low and economic growth is also a bit lower.’ The BSP eased its policy rate to 5.25 percent last month from 5.75 percent…
BSP cuts policy rate to 5.25%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) eased its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent on Thursday as its Monetary Board projects a slower average…
BSP chief: Policy rate cut next month ‘on the table’
The Monetary Board, which is considering ‘a few more cuts’ this year, is expected to announce its move on the policy rate on 10 April. These cuts should help…
BPI sees 50-bps policy rate cut from BSP
‘Rate cuts in the first half of the year appear feasible, but the latter half may bring challenges as the Federal Reserve could shift its policy stance in…
BSP cuts policy rate by 25 bps
‘Risks include petitions for transport fare and electricity rate adjustments. Although, international prices have come down’
