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The continuing challenge of rising rice prices 

Rice makes up 8.9% of the basket of goods and services used to measure inflation. How we manage the price of rice in periods of volatility is critical.

By Ina Judith Calabio September 22, 2023
Economy
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2 MIN READ
Back-to-back US Fed and BSP action: Still higher for longer

Despite benchmark interest rates remaining steady, rate hikes are not yet off the table.

September 22, 2023
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2 MIN READ
Peso GS Weekly: Keeping an eye on the 10-year auction 

This week, the 10-year auction takes center stage. It is an opportunity for those who were priced out of the 7-year offering last week to take positions.

September 19, 2023
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6 MIN READ
September 2023 Updates: Upward revisions to inflation

August inflation has risen anew due to supply-driven shocks, prompting us to revise our 2023 outlook.

September 19, 2023
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4 MIN READ
Bright prospects for renewable energy in the Philippines 

(First of two parts) Reducing our carbon footprint is not easy. But we are getting a solid foothold in key areas of government policy, legislation, and private sector initiatives.

September 15, 2023
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5 MIN READ
August 2023 inflation: Materializing upside risks

In August, headline inflation rose anew driven by higher food prices particularly rice.

September 6, 2023
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10 MIN READ
China’s deflation situation: Is it another Japan-like story?

China recently went to deflation which led to comparisons with Japan’s decade-long struggle with deflation in the 90’s. What are the parallels between the two powerhouse economies and do signs point to another deflation crisis in the making?

August 25, 2023
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5 MIN READ
New governor Eli Remolona on BSP: “It’s structurally hawkish”

As an inflation-targeting central bank, newly appointed BSP Governor Eli Remolona described the BSP as “structurally hawkish.” He consistently kept a hawkish stance on the BSP’s monetary policy direction due to the upside risks to inflation despite the downtrend in recent months.

August 23, 2023
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3 MIN READ
August 2023 Updates: Revised forecasts amid slower GDP and inflation, hawkish BSP

With notably sluggish GDP growth in the 2nd quarter and upside risks to slowing inflation, we have revised our forecasts for 2023 and 2024.

August 23, 2023
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3 MIN READ
BSP maintains structurally hawkish stance 

The policy rate may likely remain at 6.25% for the rest of the year.

August 17, 2023
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4 MIN READ
2nd Quarter PH GDP: Unexpectedly slower

Dampened government and investment spending as well as slowing consumption contribute to deceleration in GDP growth.

August 10, 2023