Economy

Annual consumer-price increases slowed and remained at the slowest since November 2019, giving enough elbow room to cut rates. 

Still subdued inflation provides room for monetary authorities to continue cutting policy rates. 

Here are the key economic events in May 2025 and what to look out for ahead.

Conditions support domestic demand, but challenges lie on the external front.

The Philippine economy grew by 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2025.

The Fed maintains a wait-and-see approach as it sees heightened risks  

Consumer prices rose at their slowest since November 2019, giving enough room for the BSP to cut rates comfortably.

As monetary policy eases and trade wars escalate, first-quarter GDP growth will set the tone for this year.

Here are the key economic events in April 2025 and what to look out for ahead.