Intelligence Feed event · Macro · 2026-08-24

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to raise rates again on Thursday

    Question

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to raise rates again on Thursday

    Direct answer

    A hike would be supportive for **PHP** but negative for **PSEi** banks and other credit-sensitive stocks, while pushing local bond yields higher.

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    Market Ontology
    Evidence through
    2026-08-24
    Published
    2026-10-20
    Revision
    1 · 2026-10-20

    Cite as: Market Ontology, “Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to raise rates again on Thursday”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-08-24. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-08-24/bangko-sentral-ng-pilipinas-is-expected-to-raise-rates-again-on-thursday-cd9ed8

    MACRO
    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to raise rates again on Thursday
    A hike would be supportive for **PHP** but negative for **PSEi** banks and other credit-sensitive stocks, while pushing local bond yields higher.
    PHPPSEIPHGB
    Impact
    82
    AUG 24
    SIG
    PHPPSEIPHGB
    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is expected to raise rates again on Thursday
    A hike would be supportive for **PHP** but negative for **PSEi** banks and other credit-sensitive stocks, while pushing local bond yields higher.
    Impact
    A hike would be supportive for **PHP** but negative for **PSEi** banks and other credit-sensitive stocks, while pushing local bond yields higher.
    Affected
    PHPPSEIPHGB
    Source facts

    How this development reaches the affected companies

    AssetExposure and channelDirectionEvidence
    PHPhigher policy rates usually support the currency via a wider carry advantageUp1-5dmarkets widely expect another 25-basis-point BSP hike on Aug. 27
    PSEItighter policy can slow domestic credit and pressure valuationsDown1-5dthe expected hike is tied to inflation risks from supply disruptions and a weaker currency
    PHGBexpected policy tightening tends to lift local yields and lower bond pricesDown1-5dthe BSP is expected to raise rates again to curb inflation

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