U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles on Wednesday night, fueling inflation concerns that weighed on financial markets.
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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.
The US Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged, as it awaits new developments that could reshape the economic outlook and inflation trajectory.
A temporary rice import ban ordered by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from September to December 2025 has pushed up farmgate prices of palay (unmilled rice) across the country, helping farmers recover from months of losses but raising concerns about possible higher rice prices for consumers.
As more people celebrate Valentine’s Day online, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) urges caution and for the public to protect personal and financial information.