Equities

Analysts think a smaller 25-basis-point rate hike is more likely instead of 50 basis points because of concerns over the banking sector, whose stability will determine the market’s performance.

Elevated prices are seen to stick around, pushing continued BSP intervention as the impact of second-round effects reverberate throughout the economy and as supply-side pressures and global headwinds persist.

With rising expectations of higher inflation in February and more rate hikes, investors are carefully treading the market this week.

Gains may be capped as investors price in more aggressive rate hikes from the US Fed

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