The market is likely to be supported by the incoming liquidity from the Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB) 3-11 and R5-12 maturities this week.
Should you go for shorter-term bonds now that expectations of rate cuts are pretty strong? Our analysis shows that longer-term bonds are still better.
March 12, 2024Our overall long-term view is still for rates to head lower when the central bank starts monetary policy easing later this year.
March 7, 2024Our latest bond offering established several records, including the Philippines’ largest bond issuance not issued by the government.
February 29, 2024Investors in peso government securities are seen to remain opportunistic, especially for long-term bonds, with the possible uptick in yields from a strong US economy.
February 28, 2024Picking the best bonds to include in your portfolio requires either access to a savvy investment counselor or to extensive and reliable research. Metrobank can provide both.
February 13, 2024We see a total of 100 bps of rate cuts in the US this year. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely follow suit but delay its first rate cut by a full quarter.
February 1, 2024We expect the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep key rates unchanged at its February 15 Monetary Board meeting but may also take into account significant changes in the GDP figures in its succeeding monetary policy decisions.
January 30, 2024Aim for longer-dated bonds through the upcoming auctions and a potential Retail Treasury Bond (RTB) primary issuance next month.
January 25, 2024Our advice: Continue to be opportunistic and buy bonds directly from the primary issuance.
January 16, 2024