Philippine Stocks Edge Higher as Inflation Cools to Five-Month Low
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.
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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

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

Tech-heavy markets in Seoul and Hong Kong climbed while Treasury yields rebounded, signaling investor skepticism about Washington's intervention

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.