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No change in BSP rates

As widely expected, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas kept interest rates unchanged at a 16-year high as monetary authorities are looking for a more sustained downward trend in inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philippine central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

MANILA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine central bank opted Thursday to keep the bank's target reverse repurchase rate unchanged at 6.5 percent, and thus the interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept at 6 percent and 7 percent, respectively. In a statement, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the Monetary Board noted that the inflation outlook "was broadly unchanged.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Banking 101: Unmasking Financial Lingo

Hey friends, ever get stuck in a conversation where financial terms sound like a different language? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Let’s break down some everyday bank talk in a way that won’t leave you scratching your head. Interest Rates First off, “Interest Rates” – it’s the cost of borrowing money or the high-five […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

T-bill rates climb ahead of BSP meet

The government upsized its sale of short-term securities yesterday to P17 billion, even after rates picked up ahead of the policy decision of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this week......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Think tank: No change in BSP rates

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to keep key rates steady at its policy meeting on Thursday, according to UK-based think tank Pantheon Macroeconomics......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

BSP seen to keep rates unchanged

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to leave rates unchanged anew this week as it remains on a hawkish stance despite easing inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Rates for the government short-term securities rose across the board in reference to the secondary market after the US Federal Reserve ruled out monetary policy easing anytime soon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Strong GDP expansion gives BSP room to further hike rates

he impressive economic growth posted by the Philippines in 2023 will give the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas more space to further raise interest rates in case of shocks, according to economists......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Negros Occidental power rates increase in January

Negros Occidental power rates increase in January.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Demand went down while rates increased for short-term securities, but the government sustained its full award streak and raised P15 billion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

BSP unlikely to cut rates in 1st half

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is unlikely to cut key policy rates within the first half of the year as it deems it necessary to keep monetary policy settings sufficiently tight in the near term to better anchor inflation expectations and mitigate second-round effects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Marcos Jr. studying suspension of hike in PhilHealth rates premium hike

President Marcos is studying a proposal to suspend the implementation of the five percent increase in premium rates of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.this year, Malacañang said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

The government has cut its two consecutive weeks of increased borrowing from local investors, returning within the regular program for short-term debts as rates went up across the board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing

Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing

Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.19/kWh for their January-February billing. The hike is caused by the increase in generation rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the transmission charges of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The increase brings the average residential electricity rate from P11.43/kWh last.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

BSP seen to start rate cuts in August

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could start slashing interest rates in August this year until the first quarter of 2025 after keeping key rates elevated for a longer period of time, Nomura Global Markets Research said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Meralco power rates slightly up this month

Rates of Manila Electric Co. are up slightly at the start of 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Power rates slightly inch up in January — Meralco

Meralco said that it will have a slight increase in power rates by P0.0846 per kiloWatt-hour (kWh) which brings the overall rate for a household to P11.3430 per kWh this month......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

‘Bring CA ruling on power rate hikes to SC’

An official of the House of Representatives called on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to elevate to the Supreme Court (SC) a December 2023 Court of Appeals (CA) ruling that could pave the way for higher power rates to the detriment of consumers. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Singapore bank hikes Philippines inflation forecast

DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore raised its inflation forecast for the Philippines this year to 3.7 percent from 3.3 percent previously, a development which could prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep rates higher for longer......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024