Philippines rethinks jumbo bond sale as peso weakness lifts funding costs

Bloomberg · 2 hours ago
Philippines rethinks jumbo bond sale as peso weakness lifts funding costs
  • The government is reconsidering the planned five-year jumbo bond sale because currency weakness and higher rates have made borrowing more expensive.
  • National Treasurer Sharon Almanza said the borrowing strategy is being reassessed after conditions deteriorated, including the Middle East situation.
  • A decision on the September bond sale is expected soon.

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We are reassessing the plan to ensure that our borrowing strategy remains responsive to evolving market conditionsSharon Almanza
soon.Sharon Almanza

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