BSP: Economy first before public sentiment
‘It’s far too easy for us to just please the crowd. The crowd seems to want low interest rates, strong peso, and low inflation,’ he said. ‘But we have to do…
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BSP rate cut outlook
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BPI sees two more BSP hikes in 2026
Headline inflation acceleration strengthens the case for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to continue raising interest rates, as the onset of a severe El Niño…
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BPI sees two more BSP hikes in 2026
In a Tuesday commentary, BPI lead economist Emilio Neri Jr. said the acceleration strengthens the case for the central bank to continue raising interest rates,…
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MMDA seeks BSP, AMLC help to cut NCAP scam payment channels
The MMDA seeks assistance from BSP and AMLC to disrupt fraudulent payment channels targeting motorists amid the return of the No Contact Apprehension Program…
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Traders back tighter BSP rules
The Philippine crypto industry is supporting the BSP’s proposed tighter rules for payment operators and virtual asset service providers, while industry leaders…
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September inflation seen rising within BSP forecast
Philippine inflation is expected to accelerate in September as higher food and oil prices, monsoon rains, flooding and peso weakness put renewed pressure on…
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Economists see September inflation rising within BSP forecast
September inflation likely rebounded from August’s 6.1 percent headline print as higher food prices, adverse weather effects and lingering consequences of the…
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BSP sees September inflation rising to within 6.4 to 7.4%
BSP expects September inflation to rise to 6.4–7.4 percent as higher prices of food, domestic petroleum products and a weaker peso add to inflation pressures,…
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BSP sees September inflation rising to within 6.4 to 7.4%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects headline inflation for September to rise within the range of 6.4 to 7.4 percent as upside risks from the Middle…
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BSP honors 6 outstanding Mindanao partners
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas recognized six institutional partners in Mindanao for their contributions to cash circulation, digital payments, financial…
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ADB: More BSP hikes may support peso
The ADB expects the BSP to maintain a gradual tightening bias, with further interest rate hikes potentially supporting the peso amid record-low levels,…
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ADB: More BSP hikes may support peso
Further interest rate hikes from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may support the Philippine peso, which has slumped to record lows more than 25 times…
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IMF, ADB see BSP hiking rates further
IMF and ADB expect the BSP to maintain a tightening bias as Middle East conflict, rising rice prices and weather risks add pressure to Philippine inflation.
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Firms, households more optimistic on economy
The BSP’s monthly Business Expectations Survey showed that business sentiment improved in August even as the bank’s quarterly Consumer Expectations Survey…
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IMF, ADB expect BSP to keep tightening
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to maintain its monetary policy tightening…
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BSP sets P1-billion capital requirement for digital banks
Existing thrift, rural and cooperative banks identified by the BSP as operating under a business model similar to that of a digital bank must meet the same…
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