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April 2023 rates outlook: Greater imports expected in the 2nd quarter
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Today's Report
October 11, 2024
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- The US consumer price index (CPI) rose to 2.4% in September, slightly higher than the 2.3% consensus, from the 2.5% in the previous month.
- US jobless claims surged to 258,000, up by 33,000 for the week ended October 5 which is higher than the 230,000 consensus after the Hurricane Helene distortions.
- Wall Street main indexes closed slightly lower on Thursday, with the Dow slipping 0.14%, the S&P 500 down by 0.21%, and Nasdaq down by 0.05% amid higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims.
- The Philippine trade deficit widened by 6.6% year-on-year (YoY) in August, climbing to USD 4.375 billion from the USD 4.105-billion gap in the same period last year. However, it decreased month-on-month by 10.25% from USD 4.88 billion in July.
- According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Philippine net inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) increased by 5.5% YoY in July to USD 820 million, posting a five-month record high, from USD 778 million in the same month last year and from USD 394 million in June.
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Stock Market Weekly: Slight downward bias seen
A lack of catalysts and earnings season expectations will shape trading this week.
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Investment Ideas: October 14, 2024
Here are our latest picks and calls to help you create your ideal investment portfolio.
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Policy rate preview: BSP to make a calibrated move
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US VP Debate: No clear winner, but Democratic nominee retains edge
Despite political uncertainty in US elections, we retain our favorable view of the US as an investment destination.
By Nica Ravelas and Anna Cudia October 11, 2024
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China moves to spur growth as economic prospects remain bleak
Caution is needed as China’s prospects remain uncertain
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Investment Ideas: October 11, 2024
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Technical Analysis: The bright side or cautionary tale of disinflation
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Lock in high yields and gradually add stocks to your portfolio
Rate cuts have been pushed back as inflation is expected to remain elevated. The central bank, however, is still expected to ease rates in the next few months. Investors can still take advantage of current yield levels of bonds, while opportunistically getting into equities.
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Globalization of politics: What it means for investors
Geopolitics cannot be ignored when investing. Know the right companies, sectors, or assets to own in times of volatility.
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Ask Your Advisor: “Why should I give my child property only after marriage?”
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In looking at inflation, why do real rates matter?
Nominal and real interest rates are two sides of the same coin. Knowing the differences can help you understand the real return of an asset and help investors and borrowers chart their course.
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- What is the difference between real vs. nominal interest rate?
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2024 Mid-Year Economic Briefing: Navigating the Easing Cycle
In our most recent webinar, financial markets experts from Metrobank and our credits research partner CreditSights, discuss the possible effects on the investing environment amid an expected easing of inflationary pressures. June 21, 2024
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Strategy Update July 2023
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