Economy

From the Desk of The Chief Economist (DOTCE): In the Middle East, the air is redolent of fury and trepidation. We can only hope it ends soon

From the Desk of the Chief Economist (DOTCE): Painting a picture of our trade data reveals some bright spots

Inflation is expected to quicken, possibly steepening the bond yield curve.

Developments in one of the world’s most influential central banks and US-Iran relations may set the stage for choppy financial markets.

Monetary authorities lowered interest rates amid well-anchored inflation expectations, possibly putting pressure on the peso

Metrobank’s Chief Economist says the Philippine economy will feel a greater impact of the BSP’s easing and improved government spending in the second half of 2026

Slow economic growth builds the case for the BSP’s February rate cut

Metrobank now sees fewer Fed rate cuts and a stronger peso than previously thought

Sluggish growth, stable inflation, and a pause in the US Fed’s easing were January’s highlights