‘Inflation yet to peak despite easing in February’
Moody’s Analytics and New York-based GlobalSource Partners believe inflation has not yet peaked in the Philippines despite easing slightly to 8.6 percent in February from a fresh 14-year high of 8.7 percent in January......»»
Smaller rate hike expected as inflation slows
Economists are expecting a smaller rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this month as inflation stayed below nine percent after easing to 8.6 percent in February from 8.7 percent in January......»»
No sign yet of peak inflation as January prices sizzle to new 14-year high
Inflation got hotter in January, dashing hopes that the uptrend would reach its peak soon and would start easing......»»
Inflation likely peaked in July — FMIC
Inflation likely has reached its peak in July and will continue easing toward the end of the year, according to First Metro Investment Corp......»»
BSP delivers small rate hike on peak inflation hopes
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas hiked interest rates on Thursday in a bid to contain brutal inflation that has sapped the public’s purchasing power......»»
More economists bet on 25-bps rate hike
More economists are betting the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will dial down on its rate tightening cycle with a smaller 25-basis-point hike amid the slight easing of inflation last month......»»
February inflation “down” to 8.6% y/y
I think the key here is for everyone involved to recognize that inflation is not getting better......»»
Inflation eases to 8.6% in February
Inflation in the Philippines eased slightly in February from the previous month due to the slower increase in transport prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Index gains as inflation eases in February
The stock market climbed yesterday, returning to the 6,700 mark as investors welcomed the slight lowering of the February inflation to 8.6 percent from 8.7 percent in January, according to analysts......»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 8.6 pct in February
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines slowed to 8.6 percent in February 2023 from 8.7 percent in January after rising for five months straight as the price increase of certain food commodities and energy eased, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. The inflation rate in February 2022 was lower at 3 percent. The average inflation rate for the first two months o.....»»
Philippine inflation unexpectedly slows in February
Inflation unexpectedly eased in February, bringing good news for policymakers that have been struggling to control soaring prices that have forced millions of Filipinos to tighten their belts......»»
Inflation seen below 9% in February
Most economists believe inflation remained elevated, but stayed below nine percent in February after accelerating to a fresh 14-year high of 8.7 percent in January......»»
Sustained inflation jump bolsters 50-bp rate hike
Monetary authorities may opt for another aggressive 50-basis-point hike in key policy rates this month if inflation breaks past the nine-percent mark in February, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla......»»
Customs beats February revenue goal amid bloated import bill
Revenues from tariffs collected by the Bureau of Customs beat the target haul in February, as food imports meant to tame inflation at home arrive......»»
BSP forecasts February inflation range of 8.5% to 9.3%
And when the BSP and the government talks about getting inflation back down into its target range of 2% to 4%, that’s relative to insanely high price levels that we have right now......»»
Uptick
The monthly inflation rate for February is expected to go higher. The BSP is estimating a range that could go as high as 9 percent......»»
Inflation likely reached 9.1% in February – economist
Inflation is estimated to have edged higher to over nine percent in February and expected to remain elevated this month, according to an economist......»»
No reprieve as BSP sees February inflation breaching 9%
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Tuesday said there are chances that brutally-high inflation sizzled beyond 9% in February, which could give it more reason to tighten monetary policy......»»
February inflation likely breached 9%
Inflation likely remained stubbornly high and could have breached nine percent in February from a fresh 14-year high of 8.7 percent in January, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
6% GDP growth projected
The country’s gross domestic product may expand by over six percent amid pent-up demand as well as the easing of inflation back to within the two to four percent target range toward the end of the year, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Felipe Medalla......»»
Smaller rate hike seen
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees the possibility of a smaller rate hike next month as inflation likely eased in February from a fresh 14-year high of 8.7 percent in January......»»