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While the Fed kept rates steady, a rate hike this year remains on the table amid commitment to reach inflation goals.

Philippine headline inflation accelerated to 7.2% in September, matching the April print, which is the highest year-to-date.

AI-driven exports may keep their momentum. But will elevated import and shipping costs and peso weakness widen the deficit?

The Fed favors reducing monetary stimulus to achieve price stability

As inflation remains elevated, central banks including the BSP may face pressure to tighten monetary policy.

The southwest monsoon rains wreaked havoc on food production and contributed to elevated headline inflation.

Trade deficit widens as import growth outpaces export growth

We see the central bank on track to raise interest rates to 5.25% by year-end.

Amid easing global oil prices, which helped curb inflation, the US and Philippine central banks are likely to remain on divergent policy paths.