Country: PH | Published: 2026-09-21
Philippine markets found some relief as the August balance of payments gap narrowed and central bank reserves climbed, easing pressure on the peso and external flows. Domestic liqu
Philippine markets found some relief as the August balance of payments gap narrowed and central bank reserves climbed, easing pressure on the peso and external flows. Domestic liquidity signals stayed mixed, with central bank bill auctions fetching higher average rates even as regional equities, led by tech across Asia, moved higher. Attention now sits with domestic headlines, from mass rallies in Manila to deepening energy ties with New Zealand, that shape the local sentiment backdrop.