Average rates on Treasury bills (T-bills) increased during Monday's auction, ahead of the March inflation data release and the upcoming Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) monetary policy meeting.
Average rates for Treasury bills (T-bills) were mixed at Monday’s auction, as market participants anticipated that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is unlikely to resume monetary policy easing after the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady.
Average rates on treasury bills drifted lower at the auction Monday as demand continued to increase after the central bank confirmed its commitment to further monetary policy easing this year.
The country's balance of payments (BOP) posted a surplus of USD609 million in 2024, a decline from the USD3.7 billion surplus in 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). This, the BSP said, was driven by a widened current account deficit, which grew by 41.4 percent to USD17.5 billion for the year. The deficit stemmed from a larger trade deficit and reduced receipts in services, partially offset by increased income transfers.
Gold, as an asset, isn’t considered a favorable investment by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), as it typically leads to a negative carry due to custodial costs and price volatility.
The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) is doubling down on its mission to strengthen the country’s financial talent pipeline as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Intercollegiate Finance Competition (ICFC), a nationwide contest designed to test how well students apply classroom finance concepts to real-world challenges.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government is considering buying additional diesel fuel through the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to build standby reserves in case of supply disruptions.
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) swung back to profit in 2025, signaling that its multi-year restructuring drive is beginning to pay off despite softer demand in the global automotive sector.
Tollway operator NLEX Corp. has begun clearing major waterways in the capital, aligning with the government’s Oplan Kontra Baha program as authorities rush to reduce urban flooding before the rainy season.