PH business confidence weakens as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns - BSP

calendar_today May 7, 2026 schedule 2 min read

BSP survey sees PH business confidence weakening as ME tensions fuel inflation concerns

Philippine business sentiment turned negative in March as global oil prices surged, sharply reducing confidence and weakening near-term economic outlook.

calendar_today May 1, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Inflation risks rise as banks keep lending steady, signaling cautious support for PH economy

Philippine inflation is projected to stay elevated as fuel, food, and electricity costs rise, while BSP warns of persistent upside…

Table taken from the BSP's latest Consumer Survey Report showing the country's economy outlook

calendar_today April 27, 2026 schedule 4 min read

BSP sees improved Filipino consumer confidence in Q1 but inflation, governance concerns temper economic outlook

Filipino consumer confidence improved in early 2026, but inflation and governance concerns continue to cloud household optimism for the months…

calendar_today April 10, 2026 schedule 2 min read

PH logs US$443 million FDI inflows in January 2026 amid global headwinds

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines reached US$443 million in January 2026, according to data released by the Bangko Sentral…

calendar_today April 10, 2026 schedule 3 min read

S&P holds Philippines’ BBB+ rating as geopolitical volatility tempers outlook to ‘Stable’

S&P affirms the Philippines’ “BBB+” rating, citing resilient growth and strong reserves, while shifting its outlook to stable amid geopolitical…

calendar_today April 3, 2026 schedule 3 min read

BSP flags gradual external sector adjustment amid global trade, energy cost pressures

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas sees a gradual external adjustment through 2027, amid global headwinds, slowing trade, and geopolitical risks.

calendar_today April 2, 2026 schedule 3 min read

Regional sari-sari store growth outpaces Metro Manila in 2025 — Packworks study

Regional sari-sari stores are outpacing Metro Manila, with active retailers growing 21% in 2025 to drive Philippine micro-retail expansion.

calendar_today April 1, 2026 schedule 4 min read

Philippine external position steadies, but global risks cloud outlook — BSP report

Philippine external position shows resilience, with lower liabilities, as BSP warns global risks may pressure balance of payments through 2027.

calendar_today March 31, 2026 schedule 2 min read

BSP forecasts March 2026 inflation at 3.1% to 3.9% amid rising fuel and food costs

The BSP projects March 2026 inflation at 3.1% to 3.9%, driven by rising fuel and rice prices despite stable growth.

calendar_today March 26, 2026 schedule 3 min read

PH private capital up 34% in 2025, with fintech and productivity seen driving next growth phase

Philippine private capital rose 34% in 2025, with fintech and technology sectors expected to drive productivity-led growth amid shifting investment…

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