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DOLLAR-PHP: USD/PHP has edged lower and trades -3 pips at PHP50.29, slightly off
earlier lows. The rate printed worst levels in more than two years as it is
headed for the fourth straight day of losses.
- Bears would be pleased with a breach of the lower 2.0% Bollinger band,
intersecting at PHP50.24. Meanwhile, a rebound above the PHP50.40 mark would
expose May 6 high of PHP50.63.
- The Philippines revised its economic forecasts for this year and now expects a
2.0-3.4% Y/Y GDP contraction rather than the 1.0% drop predicted earlier.
- One of the key advisors to Pres Duterte said that the gov't is preparing a
stimulus package, including large infrastructure projects.
- ICYMI: Pres Duterte's spokesman said that the capital region will be kept
under lockdown, but some businesses will be allowed to reopen under limited
capacity.

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