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Global Credits Update: Sentiment improves as tensions ease

Article update on August 11, 2026, 05:17 pm: Sovereign and corporate credits attracted buyers after weeks of subdued activity, but monetary policy and geopolitical uncertainties persist
August 11, 2026 Read More
Stock Market Weekly: A bit of optimism Equities

Stock Market Weekly: A bit of optimism

Attention remains on earnings releases, while US-Iran negotiations run in the background, with prospects of a trade agreement.
August 11, 2026 by First Metro Securities Research
Peso GS Weekly: Bonds rally on softer macro data ExclusiveRates & Bonds

Peso GS Weekly: Bonds rally on softer macro data

Local bonds saw a strong week amid easing risks and a tepid economy.
August 11, 2026 by Metrobank Local Currency Trading Department, Daniel Andrew Tan
GDP Update: Working through a slowing economyExclusiveEconomy

GDP Update: Working through a slowing economy

The Philippine economy grew by 2.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, nearing levels last seen during the global financial crisis.
August 7, 2026 by Metrobank Research
Inflation Update: Risks linger amid signs of reliefExclusiveEconomy

Inflation Update: Risks linger amid signs of relief

Philippine headline inflation eased in July, although knock on effects of high oil prices on other goods persist
August 5, 2026 by Metrobank Research
Global Credits Update: The Fed pauses but stays hawkish ExclusiveRates & Bonds

Global Credits Update: The Fed pauses but stays hawkish

The US Treasury yield curve steepened and credit spreads widened after the Fed said it will not hesitate to act to bring inflation lower
August 4, 2026 by Metrobank, Dana Louise Geronimo
What the US-Japan intervention means for investors Currencies

What the US-Japan intervention means for investors

The first coordinated US-Japan currency intervention in decades has jolted foreign exchange markets, prompting investors to reassess their strategies.
August 4, 2026 by Anna Cudia
Peso GS Weekly: Mild rally seen on easing risksExclusiveRates & Bonds

Peso GS Weekly: Mild rally seen on easing risks

Local bonds draw buying interest, yields end broadly lower.
August 3, 2026 by Metrobank Local Currency Trading Department, Daniel Andrew Tan
GDP Preview: Subdued growth extends ExclusiveEconomy

GDP Preview: Subdued growth extends

Geopolitics affecting global and domestic sentiment likely weighed on Philippine economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.
August 3, 2026 by Marian Monette Florendo Obias, Sophia Therese Bonifacio
Decoding the impact of new US tariffs on the Philippines Economy

Decoding the impact of new US tariffs on the Philippines

A closer look at fresh US tariffs reveals a less disruptive impact on the Philippines.
July 31, 2026 by Sophia Therese Bonifacio
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