Nomura cuts Philippines inflation forecasts
Nomura Global Markets Research slashed its inflation forecasts for the Philippines in the next two years due to the reduction of import tariffs on rice to 15 percent from 35 percent......»»
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Nomura hikes Philippines growth target for 2024
Nomura Global Markets Research has upgraded its economic growth forecast for the Philippines to six percent from 5.8 percent for this year after a better-than-expected expansion in 2023......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Faster inflation could delay interest rate cuts – BDO
Faster inflation could delay monetary policy rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas , according to an official from BDO Trusts and Investments, the investment arm of BDO Unibank Inc......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Pagasa forecasts 1 to 2 storms this May
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Pagasa forecasts 1 to 2 storms this May One or two storms may enter or form within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) for the month of May, said the.....»»
Citi sees shallow rate cuts in 2024, 2025
Global banking giant Citi is now expecting smaller interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the next two years due to a more cautious stance on inflation risks......»»
Market falls amid worries over rate cuts, China growth
Share prices ended in the red for a third session after another dour day across global markets, fuelled by a sense of resignation that the interest rate cuts long expected in March will not materialize due to stubbornly high inflation......»»
Philippine inflation rate slightly rises to 3.9 pct in May
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' inflation rate rose up to 3.9 percent in May from 3.8 percent in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. The May inflation rate brings the national average in the first five months to 3.5 percent. In a news conference, PSA chief Dennis Mapa said the uptick in overall inflation in May was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year.....»»
Philippine inflation rate slightly rises to 3.9 pct in May
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' inflation rate rose up to 3.9 percent in May from 3.8 percent in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. The May inflation rate brings the national average in the first five months to 3.5 percent. In a news conference, PSA chief Dennis Mapa said the uptick in overall inflation in May was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year.....»»
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.....»»
World Bank retains Philippines growth outlook
The World Bank has maintained its growth forecasts for the Philippines for this year until 2026 on expectations of easing inflation, strong domestic demand as well as improved trade performance......»»
BSP keeps interest rates steady
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said yesterday that its Monetary Board decided to keep rates steady. In doing so, the BSP said that inflationary risks “continue to lean toward the upside”, but that its latest forecasts showed that “inflation would settle close to the upper-end of the target range.”.....»»
Fuel price cuts continue
Fuel price cuts continue.....»»
Household cuts rice consumption
Household cuts rice consumption.....»»
Gradual BSP rate cuts likely by Q3
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to make gradual interest rate cuts starting in the third quarter of the year, according to global banking giant Citi......»»
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......»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
Philippine inflation rises to 3.4 pct in February
MANILA, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines rose to 3.4 percent in February from 2.8 percent in January, the first uptrend after a downtrend for four straight months, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. The uptrend in the overall inflation in February was primarily influenced by the higher year-on-year increase in the heavily-weighted food and non-alcoholic bevera.....»»
Kuryente, gulay, sumadsad na piso pinasipa inflation – BSP
Nakikita ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) na posibleng umabot sa 3.7 hanggang 4.5 porsiyento ang inflation rate nitong buwan ng Mayo dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas sa presyo ng kuryente at gulay bukod pa sa pagbagsak ng palitan ng piso sa dolyar. The post Kuryente, gulay, sumadsad na piso pinasipa inflation – BSP first appeared on Abante......»»
April inflation comes in at 3.8%
The Philippine Statistics Authority revealed that inflation quickened slightly in April to 3.8% y/y, up from the 3.7% reading in March, but below estimates from economists who (on average) were expecting to see inflation come in at around 4.1% for the month......»»