Rates Outlook: Focus on US gov’t shutdown

Decreasing imports and increasing remittances this fourth quarter may help us reach our year-end dollar-peso forecast
October 8, 2025 by Metrobank
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(Editor’s Note: This outlook is subject to updates.)

Earl Andrew “EA” Aguirre, Investment Counselor Department Head, Financial Markets Sector, Metrobank, recounts how the US government shutdown during the middle of last week led to choppy trading. For this week, the dollar-peso exchange rate is expected to trade within 57.5 to 58.5.

Rates Outlook: Focus on US gov’t shutdown | Metrobank Wealth Insights