Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Philippine central bank cuts policy rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%

This is the fifth successive cut in the benchmark rate by the BSP

The ongoing graft scandal over flood infrastructure in the Philippines has hit consumer demand and investor sentiment.

Slower Philippines inflation supports another rate cut

The central bank has slashed its key rate by 175 basis points since August last year

Further easing can help boost demand to support the economy, Eli Remolona says.

Philippines mulls rate cut to spur demand after scandal hit

The policymaking Monetary Board is scheduled to meet on Dec 11

Funds are rotating back into Philippine shares as they brace for some of the steepest policy easing in emerging Asia.

Foreigners buy most Philippine stocks in two years on BSP Bets

The buying has helped lift the nation’s benchmark index this week, set to close about 7% higher

Behind the Malaysian currency’s outperformance lies a more muted regional showing, with its South-east Asian counterparts breaching record lows and its East Asian peers grasping onto slim year-to-date gains against the US dollar.

Ringgit’s winning streak masks Asia’s currency weakness

Philippine peso and dong breach record lows; rupiah, won and yen continue slide

Further rate cuts are possible, “maybe sometime next year”, as policymakers assess economic growth and employment data, with inflation under control, according to Diokno.

Philippine central banker sees more easing as graft woes weigh

BSP's next rate-setting meeting is scheduled for Dec 11

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Oct 8 cut its key rate by 50 bps on economic activity and business sentiment that came in worse than expected.

Surprise rate decisions in Asia signal growing economic unease

They underscore growing domestic economic and market uncertainties exacerbated by US tariffs

BSP's decision underscores policymaker concern that the corruption scandal, which has already rattled investor confidence, could damage one of Asia’s fastest-expanding economies.

Philippine central bank unexpectedly cuts rates as graft scandal hits confidence

The BSP reduces the overnight target reverse repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%

E-wallets have been instrumental in the online gambling boom.

Philippine central bank orders e-wallets, payment apps to remove online gambling links

Senators are tackling proposals to either restrict or ban online gambling amid worries over debt and addiction

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona told Reuters on July 28 that the central bank was on track to cut its key interest rate two more times this year.

Philippine central bank signals August rate cut

[MANILA] The Philippine central bank signalled on Monday (Aug 11) that it may deliver the first of two remaining interest rate cuts this year at its Aug 28 policy meeting as inflation remained subdued...