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The peso closed at a record low of 62.68 to the dollar as Brent crude passed $100 a barrel, dragging the stock index down and prompting talk of further central bank tightening. Bank of America forecast Philippine growth slowing to 2.5 percent in 2026, the weakest in Southeast Asia.
The peso's slide and a 17.8% first-half drop in foreign direct investment led Philippine business coverage, alongside central bank moves to ease sukuk rules and Security Bank's three-year profitability plan.
Quezon City prosecutors dismissed Manases Carpio's complaint over the release of his and Vice President Sara Duterte's bank records, clearing the way for the House prosecution to present 1,800-plus financial documents and up to 25 witnesses starting September 14. The BSP separately told banks to prepare for a 2027 international anti-money-laundering evaluation.
The Philippine peso slid to a fresh record low of P62.625 against the US dollar, its 23rd such low in 2026, driven by oil price spikes and a widening trade deficit. Meanwhile, banks and fintech firms pushed digital lending and scam-fighting initiatives, and the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte advanced.
The Philippine peso touched another record low against the dollar while analysts raised inflation forecasts, and the central bank pushed back on criticism of the economy. Banks and insurers reported strong earnings from non-lending sources, and GCash's upcoming IPO drew attention.
The Philippine peso slid to a record intraday low near 62.80 to the dollar, while a central bank survey showed business confidence turned sharply negative in July. Analysts warn the currency's rapid fall could reignite inflation and weigh on the broader economy.
BDO Capital says global investors are overlooking the Philippines due to weak growth and political noise, even as corporate earnings stay resilient. The stock market rose on softer inflation, while GCash expands into tax refunds and National ID registration.
The Philippine SEC approved GCash operator Mynt's P92.32-billion IPO, the first to use relaxed float rules. Meanwhile, the peso fell to a record low of 62.59 per dollar despite easing August inflation to 6.1%, and business confidence turned pessimistic in July.
The SEC approved GCash operator Mynt's P92.32-billion IPO, the first to use lower public float rules. Meanwhile, Philippine business confidence turned negative in July, and August inflation eased to 6.1%.
The Philippine peso fell to a new record low of 62.565 per dollar on September 2, marking a fourth straight session of all-time lows amid Middle East tensions and inflation worries. The stock market dipped, and analysts debated the causes, from consumption culture to low incomes.
The Philippine peso fell to a record low of 62.40 against the dollar, prompting debate over the central bank's inflation fight. Meanwhile, Jollibee announced plans for a Hong Kong listing of its international business, and the stock market rebounded strongly.
The Philippine peso closed at a fresh record low of P62.40 against the US dollar on September 1, driven by a wide trade deficit, high oil prices, and global jitters. Central bank officials and analysts weighed in on the currency's slide, while other financial developments included new digital banking initiatives and corporate moves.
