
BSP delivers ‘jumbo’ 50-basis-point rate hike
Inflation played a major role in the BSP’s raising interest rates by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent. ‘We took this decisive action because we forecast that…
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Inflation played a major role in the BSP’s raising interest rates by 50 basis points to 5.50 percent. ‘We took this decisive action because we forecast that…
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The central bank has now raised rates in its last four monetary policy meetings, bringing its key policy rate to 5.50 percent.
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Another interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) at its 22 October meeting would be an appropriate response to surging inflation, former…
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A rebound in Philippine economic growth in the second half of the year could strengthen the case for further interest rate hikes by the Bangko Sentral ng…
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‘We expect the BSP to raise the Target RRP Rate by 25 bps to 5.25 percent at its next policy meeting. This could mark the end of the current tightening cycle…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may end its monetary policy tightening cycle after its meeting next Thursday, 22 October, following another expected rate…
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‘These deficits highlight the shock from elevated oil and commodity prices, which continue to weigh on the country’s external position.’ — Bangko Sentral ng…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is adopting a new Basel III capital framework requiring banks to better account for operational risks, including…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is tightening its risk-based capital framework for banks, adopting a new Basel III standard that will require lenders to…
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The Philippines’ balance of payments (BOP) deficit is projected to reach $9.2 billion this year and $8.5 billion in 2027 as elevated oil prices, transport…
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Foreign direct investment inflows into the Philippines fell 44.1 percent year on year to $689 million in July 2026, bringing total net inflows for January to…
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The BSP has backed the Scam Ready ASEAN Program, an initiative targeting three million people across Southeast Asia to strengthen online scam prevention,…
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Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines fell by 44.1 percent year on year to $689 million in July, bringing the seven-month total to $4.07…
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‘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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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the central bank’s policy decisions must prioritize the overall well-being of the economy over…
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