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MODEL PORTFOLIO THE GIST
NEWS AND FEATURES
Global Philippines Fine Living
INSIGHTS
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Economy Stocks Bonds Currencies
THE BASICS
Investment Tips Explainers Retirement
WEBINARS
2024 Mid-Year Economi Briefing, economic growth in the Philippines
2024 Mid-Year Economic Briefing: Navigating the Easing Cycle
June 21, 2024
Investing with Love
Investing with Love: A Mother’s Guide to Putting Money to Work
May 15, 2024
retirement-ss-3
Investor Series: An Introduction to Estate Planning
September 1, 2023
View All Webinars
DOWNLOADS
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Economic Updates
Policy Rate Updates: BSP outlook — cloudy with a chance of rate cut
February 19, 2026 DOWNLOAD
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Economic Updates
January Economic Update: Growth slows, prices rise 
February 6, 2026 DOWNLOAD
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Inflation Update: Up, up, and away?
February 5, 2026 DOWNLOAD
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Shifts in power: Trump’s Fed pick and global geopolitics

Developments in one of the world’s most influential central banks and US-Iran relations may set the stage for choppy financial markets.

February 26, 2026By Sophia Bonifacio and Gregory Isak Piencenaves
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Global uncertainty is rising. Among those driving the shifts are developments in the world’s largest economy.

From within the US to outside its shores, here are some key themes to look out for as you review your investment portfolio.

Fed signals

US President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is shaking financial markets.

Kevin Warsh has said the surge in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven productivity supports the economy without fueling inflation. A known critic of the Federal Reserve’s bond buying program, he also argues quantitative easing distorts asset prices and pushes investors to riskier options.

The next Fed regime is seen as introducing a mix of continued policy rate cuts and balance sheet tightening. Through this, Warsh could lower borrowing costs while simultaneo

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