US inflation, BSP action on investors radar this week
The stock market will attempt to sustain its momentum this week as investors look to get inspiration from upcoming US economic data and the policy rate-setting meeting of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
BSP Governor Eyes Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases
In a recent interview, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. hinted at a potential rate cut later this year, signaling optimism amid the nation’s economic landscape. While cautious about the first semester, Remolona remains watchful, stating that the move could come “within the year.” The BSP, responding to escalating inflation, had hiked […].....»»
BSP sinisipat 4.2% inflation noong Marso
Sa pagtaya ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, maaaring umabot sa 4.2% ang inflation nitong Marso. The post BSP sinisipat 4.2% inflation noong Marso first appeared on Abante......»»
BSP onboards 1st nonbank electronic money issuer
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming OmniPay, Inc. as the first nonbank electronic money issuer (EMI) participant in its Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payment system, PhilPaSSplus. This move aligns with the National Payment Systems Act and signifies a more inclusive national payment system, allowing nonbank financial institutions to conduct efficient and low-risk funds transfers directly through the central bank. Assistant Governor Mary Anne P. Lim emphasized the BSP's commitment to safeguarding the entire Peso RTGS payment system amidst global trends of diversified participation. With 236 institutions, including various banks and nonbank entities, utilizing PhilPaSSplus for large value transactions and retail payment clearing, the BSP's initiative reflects a broader trend of central banks facilitating direct access for nonbank entities to settlement services. This development comes as international standard-setting bodies work on access guidelines to manage risks in evolving payment systems with new players and financial technologies......»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
Sinophobia, racism wala sa radar ng Kamara
Nilinaw ni Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers na hindi maituturing na Sinophobia o racism ang gagawing imbestigasyon ng Kamara de Representantes sa pagdagsa ng mga estudyanteng Chinese sa Cagayan province. The post Sinophobia, racism wala sa radar ng Kamara first appeared on Abante......»»
US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site
WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»
US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site
WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»
SPNEC confirms it is looking for investors in Terra Solar to help fund project dev t
SP New Energy, Meralco’s new renewable energy subsidiary, confirms a report that it was seeking investors to help fund the development of the 3.5 GW Terra Solar project, but clarified that it is only seeking investors “at the Terra Solar Philippines Inc. level,” and that it has only “just launched the process and are still in discussions with various possible investors.” .....»»
BSP on guard vs inflation risks amid El Niño
The BSP chief said headline inflation likely further accelerated to 3.9 percent in March from 3.4 percent in February due to base effects, but lower than the 7.6 percent in March 2023......»»
Climate shocks on inflation can last up to 4 years – BSP
Climate-related inflation shocks may be felt for up to four years, causing a pronounced hike in headline inflation, a study by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Research Academy showed......»»
Cebu Province inflation rate soared in March 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province inflation rate rose in March as Cebuanos continue to grapple with rising prices of goods and commodities, the latest inflation report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu showed. On Wednesday, April 17, PSA Cebu Chief Statistical Specialist Melchor Bautista presented the inflation report in Cebu Province for March.....»»
Eye on inflation as market returns from long holiday
Investors will keep an eye on the results of the March inflation data this week, as the stock market heads into the second quarter with renewed optimism after managing to close the first quarter on a positive note......»»
Stock traders to keep track of inflation, earnings data
Investors will keep a close eye on the country’s inflation data and the release of more corporate earnings results this week to serve as catalysts for a potential climb back to the 7,000 mark......»»
PSEi to stay at 6,700 ahead of inflation data
The stock market will try to hold on to the 6,700 level this week as investors will be on the lookout for inflation data and corporate earnings results......»»
BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao
SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»
Quick look at the week ahead
Domestically, Cebu Landmasters will wrap up its follow-on offering sale of preferred shares tomorrow (the listing is next week), and on Friday, we’ll get the inflation data for March from the Philippine Statistics Authority (which will set the table for the BSP’s decision on interest rates on Monday of next week). I.....»»
Philippines to conduct matching event to help foreign investors
MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will conduct a business-to-business matching event on Thursday to assist foreign investors in finding local partners to support the Southeast Asian country's energy transition program, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday. "Our main objective for this event is to assist investors, listen and understand the challenges in implementing renewable energy (RE) proje.....»»
Philippines to conduct matching event to help foreign investors
MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will conduct a business-to-business matching event on Thursday to assist foreign investors in finding local partners to support the Southeast Asian country's energy transition program, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday. "Our main objective for this event is to assist investors, listen and understand the challenges in implementing renewable energy (RE) proje.....»»
Remittances soar to P33.5 billion in 2023 – BSP
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos abroad sent a record amount of money back home in 2023 as remittances hit $33.5 billion, boosted by a stronger peso. This increase in the value of remittances helped households cope with high inflation. According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), cash remittances through banks totaled $33.5 billion, marking a.....»»
ANZ raises Philippine inflation forecast to 3.8% this year
ANZ Research hiked its inflation forecast for the Philippines to 3.8 percent this year, from 3.5 percent previously, as risks may drive inflation up to above the central bank’s two to four percent target in the coming months......»»