If you are thinking of preparing your portfolio for the opportunities and challenges of 2026, the best time to do so is now.

And the best way to prepare for that is to listen to the right experts. What are the trends? What are the scenarios? What perils lay ahead? Where do we find favorable conditions? Most important, what should you invest in?

In the recent economic and investment briefing of Metrobank titled “Trump, Tariffs, and the Terminal Rate: The New Global Order”, clients soaked up some valuable insights and investment ideas from Cedric Chehab, Chief Economist of BMI, a research firm that provides macroeconomic, industry, and financial market analysis; Zerlina Zeng, Head of Asia Strategy of CreditSights, one of the world’s leaders in credit market research; and Nicholas “Nicky” Mapa, Metrobank’s chief economist and markets strategist.

Watch our video above to learn how you can build a resilient portfolio in 2026.

Adjust the time stamp to listen to our speakers.

01:28 Opening Remarks of Fernand “Toto” Tansingco, Financial Markets Sector Head, Metrobank

05:51 Cedric Chehab, Chief Economist of BMI (for global economic outlook)

39:54 Zerlina Zeng, Head of Asia Strategy of CreditSights (for CreditSights’ top bond picks)

1:11:46 Nicholas “Nicky” Mapa, Metrobank’s Chief Economist (for Philippine outlook)

1:35:52 Q&A 

(Metrobank Disclaimer: This is general investment information only and does not constitute an offer or guarantee, with all investment decisions made at your own risk. The bank takes no responsibility for any potential losses.)