Philippine central bank sees at least 50 bps cut in policy rates in 2025 BAGUIO: The Philippine central bank could cut its key policy rate by at least at least 50 basis points this year to... Published 01 Feb, 2025 10:42am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank moves first monetary policy meeting of the year to Feb 13 MANILA: The Philippine central bank will hold its first policy meeting for the year on Feb. 13, moving it a week... Published 21 Jan, 2025 11:56am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank governor says open to rate cut in early 2025 MANILA: The Philippine central bank is open to cutting rates at its first policy meeting in 2025, and is monitoring... Published 20 Dec, 2024 11:16am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank cuts policy rate by 25 bps, as expected MANILA: The Philippine central bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.75% on Thursday, its... Published 19 Dec, 2024 02:03pm
Business & Finance Philippines’ November inflation accelerates as typhoons impact food prices MANILA: Philippine annual inflation accelerated for the second straight month in November, the statistics agency... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:11pm
Business & Finance Philippine central bank says will take ‘measured approach’ in easing cycle MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Thursday it will continue to take a “measured approach” in its easing... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:09pm
Business & Finance Philippine annual inflation quickens to 2.3% in October MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Tuesday it will take a “measured approach” in its policy easing cycle as... Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:02am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank sees Oct inflation at 2.0%-2.8% MANILA: Philippine inflation was likely within a 2.0% to 2.8% range in October, the central bank said on Thursday,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:43am
Business & Finance Philippines central bank eyes substantial cut in banks’ reserve requirement ratio this year MANILA: The Philippine central bank is planning a substantial cut in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks... Published 18 Sep, 2024 08:55am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank says inflation to settle within target in 2024, 2025 MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Friday that risks to inflation have shifted to the downside and it... Published 05 Jul, 2024 09:45am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank sees narrower 2024 current account deficit MANILA: The Philippines’ current account deficit is expected to narrow to $9.5 billion, or 2.0% of gross domestic... Published 15 Dec, 2023 10:53am
Business & Finance Philippine central bank ready to resume tightening as inflation rate quickens MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Thursday it was ready to resume tightening monetary policy after... Published 05 Oct, 2023 11:24am
Markets Philippine central bank ready to tighten policy if needed MANILA: The Philippine central bank said it was ready to tighten monetary policy as necessary to keep a lid on price... Published 04 Aug, 2023 10:10am
Markets Asian FX gains after weak US data, Fed pause in focus Most Asian currencies strengthened on Friday, with Thailand’s baht leading the charge, after a jump in US weekly... Published 09 Jun, 2023 12:05pm
Markets Philippine central bank chief: inflation will be below 4% by Q4 CEBU: The Philippine central bank chief said on Monday domestic inflation will be below 4% by the last quarter of... Published 15 May, 2023 09:22am
Markets Philippine central bank revises 2023 current account projection MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Friday it expects a current account deficit of $17.1 billion for 2023,... Published 17 Mar, 2023 11:52am
Markets Philippine central bank to raise rates again, 50 bps on a knife’s edge BENGALURU: The Philippine central bank will deliver a second straight half-point rate rise on Thursday, according to... Published 14 Feb, 2023 09:57am
Markets Philippine central bank chief sees lower pressure to match future Fed hikes MANILA: The Philippine central bank chief said on Tuesday the pressure on local monetary authorities to match future... Published 10 Jan, 2023 09:29am
Markets Philippine central bank ready to take further action as inflation near 14-year high MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Friday it was ready to take all further monetary policy actions needed... Published 04 Nov, 2022 11:24am
Markets Philippine central bank sees October inflation in 7.1%-7.9% range MANILA: The Philippine central bank expects October annual inflation to be in a 7.1% to 7.9% range, with pressures... Published 31 Oct, 2022 10:26am
Markets Philippine central bank says September annual inflation within 6.6% to 7.4% range MANILA: The Philippine central bank on Friday said it expects the annual inflation rate for September to stay within... Published 30 Sep, 2022 10:56am
Markets Philippines’ central bank chief rules out another off-cycle rate move MANILA: The Philippine central bank chief on Tuesday ruled out another off-cycle move on monetary policy tightening,... Published 26 Jul, 2022 10:19am
Markets Philippine central bank sees wider c/a deficit in 2022, 2023 MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Friday it had revised its current account and balance of payments... Published 18 Mar, 2022 11:42am
Markets Philippine central bank keeps rate steady, sees risks to growth outlook MANILA: The Philippine central bank on Thursday left key interest rates unchanged for a 10th consecutive policy... Published 17 Feb, 2022 12:49pm
Markets Philippine central bank says monetary policy to stay prudent and flexible MANILA: Philippine monetary policy will continue to be prudent as well as flexible so it can respond to... Published 06 Jan, 2022 12:25pm
Markets Philippine central bank seen staying put on rates, waiting for solid recovery BENGALURU: The Philippine central bank is likely to wait until the end of next year before raising interest rates to... Published 14 Dec, 2021 12:07pm
Markets Philippine central bank battles surge in complaints of account hacking MANILA: The Philippine central bank is monitoring a surge in complaints of hacked bank accounts from some users of... Published 12 Dec, 2021 01:33pm
Markets Philippine central bank sees 2021 c/a deficit at 1% of GDP, 2.3% next year MANILA: The Philippine central bank said on Friday it expects the country's current account this year to post a... Published 10 Dec, 2021 12:35pm
Business & Finance Philippine central bank holds rates, but flags inflation risks in 2022 BORACAY: The Philippine central bank kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low on Thursday, maintaining... Published 18 Nov, 2021 01:03pm
Markets Philippine central bank says to be no drastic change in monetary policy The economic recovery remained fragile, Diokno said Published 23 Aug, 2021 11:57am
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