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Metrobank sees peso strengthening to 49:$1

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 24, 2020 - 12:00am

The peso may strengthen further to the 49 to $1 level if the price of crude oil in the world market falls further amid the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019, according to Metropolitan Bank & Trust...

Business

US recovery, Asean linkage to boost exports

By Kathleen A. Martin | February 22, 2015 - 12:00am

Philippine exports growth should remain strong this year on the back of an improving US economy and better prospects with the integration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the research arm of...

Business

BSP likely to hold key rates – Metrobank

By Kathleen A. Martin | January 16, 2015 - 12:00am

The continuous easing of domestic liquidity growth and manageable inflation expectations should allow the Bangko Sentral ng...

Business

Weaker peso seen by yearend

By Kathleen A. Martin | October 19, 2014 - 12:00am

The research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) has revised its yearend forecast for the peso to reflect volatilities in financial markets.

Business

Q2 growth estimate pegged at 5.9%

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Philippine economic growth in the second quarter could have been faster than the first quarter performance, the research arm...

Business

Remittances seen growing 7% this year

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 24, 2014 - 12:00am

Cash remittances will likely increase by as much as seven percent this year over year-ago levels, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. said.

Business

Phl needs more FDIs to boost growth

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 17, 2014 - 12:00am

Despite the turnaround of foreign direct investments to a net inflow in May, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said attracting more remains a growth constraint for the Philippines.

Business

Imports seen to rebound in May

By Kathleen A. Martin | August 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Merchandise imports are expected to recover in the latter part of the year after a 10-percent decline was recorded in May, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.

Business

Sustained rise in GIR level seen

By Kathleen A. Martin | March 17, 2014 - 12:00am

The country should see sustained growth in its gross international reserves (GIR) as global financial markets experience less volatility, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. said.

Business

Metrobank sees remittances rising 7% this year

By Kathleen A. Martin | February 23, 2014 - 12:00am

Cash remittances from Filipinos abroad are seen growing by as much as seven percent this year over 2013 levels, the research arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. said.

Business