Rates & Bonds

Easing geopolitical risk late in the week unlocked strong demand across the Peso Government Securities (GS) curve after days of cautious positioning.

Local markets found a fragile stability as an off-cycle Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) hold, and lower oil prices countered the pressure of a weaker Peso.

Global shocks and peso weakness dominated local bond markets, keeping investors firmly defensive.

Volatile oil prices and a weaker peso drove defensive positioning across Peso Government Securities (GS).

As risks surrounding Bahrain’s sovereign bonds rise, rethinking exposure toward relative safety is in the cards. Learn about your options

With airlines once again under pressure amid a new wave of geopolitical tensions, should investors reconsider their exposure to aviation-linked assets?

Many took advantage of a new bond offer by the treasury last week. Is it still the best buy?

Foreign interest and index‑inclusion speculation supported the curve even as the market balanced fresh supply and bouts of profit‑taking

From the Desk of the Chief Economist (DOTCE): Excitement is stirring up investors on the possible inclusion of the Philippines in JP Morgan’s global bond index