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BSP’s monetary board retains policy rate at 6.5%

By Ian Laqui | May 16, 2024 - 6:16pm

This has been the fifth time the MB kept the interest rate since its off-cycle policy rate hike in October 2023 to mitigate...

Business

Another Fed official indicates support for US rate hike

May 17, 2023 - 12:00am

The US Federal Reserve may have to continue raising interest rates to bring down inflation, the president of the Minneapolis Fed said Monday, opening the door to another hike next month.

Business

Smaller rate hike expected as inflation slows

By Lawrence Agcaoili | March 9, 2023 - 12:00am

Economists are expecting a smaller rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this month as inflation stayed below nine...

Business

Smaller rate hike seen

By Lawrence Agcaoili | February 27, 2023 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees the possibility of a smaller rate hike next month as inflation likely eased in February...

Business

Philippines to remain ASEAN outlier in rate hike

By Louise Maureen Simeon | January 19, 2023 - 12:00am

The Philippines will continue to be the outlier in Southeast Asia in terms of monetary policy this year, cementing assumptions...

Business

Slower rate hike pace appropriate ‘soon’ – US Fed

November 28, 2022 - 12:00am

A majority of US Federal Reserve policymakers found that a slower pace of interest rate hikes would “likely soon be appropriate,” the central bank said.

Business

‘Jumbo rate hikes over’

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 23, 2022 - 12:00am

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has ruled out additional huge interest rate hikes after raising key policy rates by a total...

Business

Rate hikes boost net interest margins of banks

By Lawrence Agcaoili | November 22, 2022 - 12:00am

The series of rate hikes have started feeding through to the net interest margins of big banks in the Philippines, according to independent credit research provider CreditSights Inc.

Business

Global stocks drop amid interest rate fears

September 21, 2022 - 8:03am

The announcement has been the main focus for the markets after figures last week showed consumer prices are still rising at...

Business

Quick takes from around the market

September 20, 2022 - 9:00am

We’re in uncharted territory, but there are growing fears that the US Fed will raise rates too quickly and damage the...

Stock Commentary