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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
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If you have been waiting for interest rates to drop before adjusting your portfolio, you might have to think again.
Developments including the conflict in the Middle East fanned global oil prices. In the Philippines, which imports most of its energy needs, the sharp increase is seen spilling over to costs of other goods and services.
Inflation, which was at a subdued 1.7% in 2025, could quicken 5.3% in 2026 before cooling next year, according to Metrobank forecasts.
This poses a challenge that market players must navigate.
Consequently, Metrobank sees the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raising its benchmark reverse repurchase (RRP) rate by a total of 50 basis points to 4.75% this year.
A quick return to the era of easy money may no longer be in the cards—and that is something investors
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