Philippine Capital Inflows Slide as Foreign Firms Curtail Local Lending
Central bank data shows net FDI fell by nearly one-fifth in the first half of 2026, driven by reduced intercompany debt and lower profit retention
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Central bank data shows net FDI fell by nearly one-fifth in the first half of 2026, driven by reduced intercompany debt and lower profit retention

The PSEi dropped to 5,956 points in its fourth straight session of losses, while the peso hit a record low of 62.265 against the dollar.

The peso crossed 62 per dollar for the first time as central bank policy signals and global pressures converge on Southeast Asia's most vulnerable currency this year

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas meets Aug. 27 as peso weakness and Middle East tensions test Manila's 6,150 support level

Cash transfers from overseas Filipinos reached their peak for the first half of 2026, though growth continues to moderate amid shifting labor markets across Asia and the Middle East.

The central bank expects consumer price growth to hold between 5.6 and 6.6 percent, driven by elevated fuel costs, electricity tariffs, and a weakening peso.

Central bank survey shows business sentiment returning to neutral in June, buoyed by consumer demand forecasts and easing energy costs

The Philippines' largest e-wallet joins digital bank Maya in reducing interbank transfer costs, following a BSP deadline on fee harmonization.