Rates Outlook: Monitoring upward pressure on USD/PHP
This week, the focus is still on the US economic outlook and how it will influence policy rates.
October 7, 2026 by Metrobank
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(Editor’s Note: This outlook is subject to updates.)
Janssen Roman, Investment Counselor, Financial Markets Sector, Metrobank, said US dollar shifts, US interest rates, and oil prices are the three main catalysts bearing on the peso this week. Importers will watch for periods of peso strength, while exporters may monitor opportunities for better conversion levels.