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Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: A new hope

The US and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, which may finally provide some relief to market players.

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A guide for your peso bond portfolio amid higher for longer rates

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A guide for your peso bond portfolio amid higher for longer rates

Know how expectations of inflation and interest rates staying elevated for some time could impact your investment portfolio.

by Matthew Apostol

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Deadline approaching

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Deadline approaching

Market players hold their breath as US President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz draws near.

by Metrobank Research, Investment Counselor Department

Peso GS Weekly: Risk relief drives curve‑wide rally

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Peso GS Weekly: Risk relief drives curve‑wide rally

Easing geopolitical risk late in the week unlocked strong demand across the Peso Government Securities (GS) curve after days of cautious positioning.

by Metrobank Local Currency Trading Department, Janssen Roman

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Dire straits

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Dire straits

The struggle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continues.

by Metrobank Research, Investment Counselor Department

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Signals of an end

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Signals of an end

US President Donald Trump reportedly signals willingness to end the war. Still, uncertainties remain.

by Metrobank Research, Investment Counselor Department

Eye on Earnings: Demand for connection supports telcos

Eye on Earnings: Demand for connection supports telcos

Telecommunications companies (telcos) may prove to be a bright spot amid the energy crisis. Learn what is driving the sector.

by Charles Randy Lumhod, Willie Kristofferson Yu

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Sending reinforcements

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: Sending reinforcements

The US ramped up its military presence in the Middle East, heightening risk levels in markets.

by Metrobank Research, Investment Counselor Department

Inflation Preview: March madness

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Inflation Preview: March madness

The conflict in the Middle East will fan Philippine inflation and steepen the local bond yield curve.

by Maria Kaila Balite, Joaquim  Pantanosas

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: No time to settle down

Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: No time to settle down

Financial markets stayed on edge as chances for an immediate end to the conflict became slim.

by Metrobank Research, Investment Counselor Department

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