# Another jumbo hike seen as inflation climbs

> Nomura expects the Philippine central bank to raise its policy rate by 50 basis points in December and another 25 basis points in the first quarter of 2027. The forecast follows October inflation rising to 7.8%, with core inflation also accelerating.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-09T00:12:08.599Z
- Category: macro · region Philippines · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/88266-another-jumbo-hike-seen-as-inflation-climbs
- Commodities: [Philippine Peso (PHP per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPHP.md)

## Why it matters

Further rate increases could support the peso and temper imported-cost inflation, but tighter monetary conditions may weigh on domestic demand. The story does not identify a direct change in feed-commodity supply or demand.

## Read by commodity

- USDPHP: bearish ▼

## Sources

- manilatimes.net: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/11/09/business/top-business/another-jumbo-hike-seen-as-inflation-climbs/2464803

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