# T-bill yields near 8-year highs on inflation bets

> Philippine Treasury bill yields rose toward eight-year highs as traders expected October inflation to exceed the central bank's projection. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas had just raised its benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%, and fuel and transport prices were cited as drivers.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T03:11:54.129Z
- Category: macro · region Philippines · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81070-t-bill-yields-near-8-year-highs-on-inflation-bets
- Commodities: [Philippine Peso (PHP per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPHP.md)

## Why it matters

Higher domestic rates raise financing costs for feed mills and livestock producers and point to tighter local credit. Crude oil moves feeding into fuel and transport costs also raise the cost of delivering feed.

## Sources

- businessmirror.com.ph: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/11/03/t-bill-yields-near-8-year-highs-on-inflation-bets/

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