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The benchmark PSEi gained for a second straight session after August price growth slowed to 6.1 percent, while the peso hit another record low against the dollar.
Governor Kazuo Ueda signals strong possibility of September hike amid US Treasury pressure and hawkish board member calls for nimble action
Governor Ueda's remarks fuel market speculation that the central bank may tighten policy as early as September amid rising inflation pressures
The milestone reflects mounting concerns over inflation, fiscal health, and pressure on the Bank of Japan to accelerate rate hikes as government debt tops 200% of GDP.
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 opts for third rate hike in 2026 as inflation stays above 6%, prioritizing price stability over growth concerns
Average family earnings climbed to ₱411,350 in 2025, yet expenditure surged faster at 24.7%, leaving less room for savings and tightening budgets across all income groups.
Both core and headline consumer prices accelerated in July, driven by a sharp electricity adjustment, though the pace remains under economist expectations
Diesel jumps by 2.31 pesos per liter Tuesday, compounding a brutal month for Philippine consumers already grappling with persistent inflation and monsoon disruptions
The world's second-largest market saw demand slip to 14.54 billion servings in 2025, pressured by currency weakness and rising input costs across Southeast Asia.
Monetary authorities face mounting pressure to contain inflation and stabilize the currency despite sharp economic deceleration in Q2
Rising import costs and energy pressures drove consumer prices higher, reinforcing central bank expectations ahead of the September policy meeting.
Seoul tech stocks surge on massive buyback plans while investors weigh Treasury intervention and persistent inflation concerns
Senior Deputy Governor Kwon Min-soo emphasizes flexibility and careful deliberation as the central bank navigates inflation, growth, and financial stability concerns
Central bank data shows first monthly decline in nearly a year, with energy prices offsetting agricultural inflation
Sustained growth and easing inflation helped 6.5 million Filipinos escape poverty between 2023 and 2025, though new headwinds threaten the pace of progress.
Tech-heavy markets in Seoul and Hong Kong climbed while Treasury yields rebounded, signaling investor skepticism about Washington's intervention
Inflation worries and stock volatility dampen household sentiment even as AI-driven expansion powers GDP to four-decade highs
Rising inflation strengthens the central bank's case for additional rate increases, though upcoming sales tax cuts complicate the policy outlook
Rising import costs and Middle East tensions push consumer prices higher, setting the stage for another Bank of Japan rate increase in September.
E10 gasoline and diesel both climbed this week, tracking a surge in global benchmarks driven by Iran-UAE trade freeze and Hormuz Strait disruptions
