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Inflation Update: A steady start in 2025
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BSP Update: Defying expectations with steady rates
BSP surprises by keeping the key policy rate unchanged, a decision it says is “prudent.”
Economy
BSP Preview: The rate-cut barometer
BSP is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its February meeting.
February 7, 2025
Forecast Update: Recalibrating our calls
Here are our forecasts for inflation, economic growth, and what the US and Philippine policymakers will do.
February 6, 2025
Inflation Update: Steady inflation cements BSP’s rate cut
Consumer-price rise was steady at 2.9% in January.
February 5, 2025
Monthly Recap: The case for interest rate cuts
Within-target Philippine inflation and subdued GDP growth opens the door for further monetary easing.
February 3, 2025
Inflation Preview: Starting the year below 3%
Inflation remains within target in January, allowing further rate cuts.
January 31, 2025
GDP Update: Subdued growth may open rate-cut door
The Philippine economy grew by 5.6% year-on-year in 2024.
January 30, 2025
Fed Update: Hitting the pause button
Article update on February 3, 2025, 6:00 PM: The US central bank kept rates steady and is now on wait-and-see mode.
January 30, 2025
GDP Preview: Philippine economic growth quickens in Q4
Is multi-year high business confidence enough to fuel GDP faster?
January 24, 2025
Fed Preview: Starting the year with a break
After aggressive rate cuts in 2024, is it time for the Fed to take a step back and pace easing?
January 22, 2025