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GDP Preview: Stalled recovery

Risks from external headwinds posed as logjams to the Philippine economy’s recovery.
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Inflation Update: Challenging times aheadExclusiveEconomy

Inflation Update: Challenging times ahead

Sticky oil prices, the possibility of El Niño, and more expensive imports may take its toll in the coming months.
by Metrobank Research
Peso GS Weekly: Higher oil prices keep Peso GS yields elevatedExclusiveRates & Bonds

Peso GS Weekly: Higher oil prices keep Peso GS yields elevated

Peso GS yields remained elevated as rising oil prices, record FX levels, and weak auction results sustained a risk-off tone across the curve.
by Metrobank Local Currency Trading Department, Dana Louise Geronimo
Trade Update: Oil prices stoke March trade deficitEconomy

Trade Update: Oil prices stoke March trade deficit

Middle East troubles have contributed to higher shipping costs, affecting trade.
by Metrobank Research
Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Project freedomEconomy

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Project freedom

US-Iran developments continue to be monitored, including plans by President Trump to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
by Metrobank Research, Investment Counselor Department
Fed Report: A divided pause Economy

Fed Report: A divided pause

The US Fed voted to keep its policy rate steady amid opposing views.
by Metrobank Research
Inflation Preview: Global oil crisis stokes pricesEconomy

Inflation Preview: Global oil crisis stokes prices

Inflation is seen accelerating further in April amid the global oil crisis. This may push bond yields higher and keep the USD/PHP spot elevated.
by Maria Kaila Balite, Joaquim  Pantanosas
The Philippine power sector’s outlook amid the energy crisisEquities

The Philippine power sector’s outlook amid the energy crisis

As the Philippine government moves to cushion risks from the energy crisis, the power sector's story appears to be holding strong.
by Willie Yu, Genevieve Pecaña
Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Oil and currency Economy

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Oil and currency

The US-Iran war was one of the biggest drivers behind the Philippine Peso’s recent record low.
by Metrobank Research, Investment Counselor Department
Consumer stocks’ outlooks diverge as oil clouds recoveryExclusiveEquities

Consumer stocks’ outlooks diverge as oil clouds recovery

Oil-driven inflation dims the prospects for some consumer stocks, making selection in the sector important. Learn more about the outlook.
by Charles Randy Lumhod, Genevieve Pecaña
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