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BSP to Intervene as Peso Risks Dip Below 60

2/9/2026

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to intervene to prevent the peso from weakening beyond 60 to the dollar, according to BMI Research.
The peso is projected to trade around 59.50 per dollar by the end of 2026, influenced by lower interest rates and inflation.
Moody’s Ratings maintains a stable outlook for Philippine banks despite graft-related risks affecting corporate borrowers, and loan growth is expected to moderate.

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to intervene to prevent the peso from weakening beyond 60 to the dollar, according to BMI Research.
The peso is projected to trade around 59.50 per dollar by the end of 2026, influenced by lower interest rates and inflation.
Moody’s Ratings maintains a stable outlook for Philippine banks despite graft-related risks affecting corporate borrowers, and loan growth is expected to moderate.