Inflation in the Philippines eased to its lowest level in six years in July, driven by falling prices of rice, other food items, and utilities. The headline inflation rate slowed to 0.9 percent, down from 1.4 percent in June, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Headline inflation in the Philippines rose to 1.4 percent in June, up from May’s six-year low of 1.3 percent, driven by increased housing and utilities costs—especially electricity—and a seasonal increase in education services following the start of classes.
Treasury bill (T-bill) rates were mixed in Monday’s auction, mirroring movements in the secondary market as investors awaited the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP)...
Average yields on treasury bills continued to ease at Monday’s auction, supported by growing expectations of further monetary policy loosening amid slowing inflation.
Treasury bill rates held steady at Monday’s auction as the market awaited fresh inflation data expected to influence the direction of monetary policy.
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The local currency the peso briefly sank to a record low this week, reflecting sustained weakness in the local currency as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) maintains a growth-focused stance. The peso fell to ₱59.13 per U.S. dollar on Tuesday before rebounding to ₱58.72 on Wednesday—its strongest in three months—after remarks from BSP Governor Eli Remolona tempered market concerns.
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved Raslag Corp.’s joint venture with Singapore-based Verdant Philippines Alpha Pte. Ltd. for a renewable energy project in Mindoro.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) confirmed it is in discussions with the Philippine government for a possible loan to enhance the country’s power transmission network.
Home Credit Philippines has teamed up with Puregold Price Club Inc. to launch the Aling Puring Credit Card, its first branded credit card designed for small business owners.