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Economics · 1h ago

BSP expected to raise key rate for third straight meeting

Nineteen of the 24 economists polled by BusinessWorld last week expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to raise its benchmark rate by another 25 basis points to 5.00% at its meeting on Thursday, up from the current 4.75%.

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Economics · Aug 20

Philippines balance of payments posts first monthly deficit in three months

The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) posted a $1.47 billion deficit in July, the first monthly shortfall since April, central bank data showed on Wednesday.

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World · Aug 17

Cash remittances up 1.7% in June, slowest in over 4 years

CASH REMITTANCES from Filipinos abroad expanded at its slowest pace in over four years in June even as the monthly level reached a six-month high, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.

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Economics · Aug 17

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas leaves door open for further rate hikes amid inflation risks

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said on Monday the central bank can raise its benchmark interest rate again if needed, even as inflation is now expected to stay above target until 2028.

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ASEAN · Aug 17

Philippine cash remittances grow at slowest pace in over four years

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos posted the slowest annual rise in more than four years in June, central bank data showed.