inflation

Excise tax hikes seen to push 2027 inflation to 4.5%

An increase in excise tax on sweetened beverages, alcohol and tobacco could push inflation to…

Inflation, weak peso to keep stocks on edge

Philippine stocks may remain volatile this week as investors weigh lingering inflation risks and a…

PH inflation eased further to 6.1% in Aug

Inflation eased for the fourth straight month in August to 6.1 percent as slower price…

GDP growth seen to underperform target

Singapore-based OCBC Bank slashed its growth outlook for the Philippines this year, saying domestic demand…

PSEi faces inflation test at sub-6,000

Philippine stocks might remain under pressure this week as investors brace for the August inflation…

Poll: August inflation seen cooling to 6.1%

Inflation may have eased in August but likely remained above the central bank’s target, as…

Aug inflation seen hitting as high as 6.5%

The onslaught of monsoon rains and persistently high oil prices likely kept Philippine inflation above…

Amro cuts 2026 PH growth forecast

The Philippines may post its weakest growth in nearly two decades this year, outside of…

BSP raises policy rate to 5%; peso sinks to new low

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) delivered another quarter-point interest rate on Thursday, extending its…

PH inflation seen staying above 6% in 2026 

Inflation is likely to remain above government targets through the rest of 2026, with the…