BRIEF-Fitch Revises Philippines' Outlook To Negative

BY Reuters | CORPORATE | 04/20/26 05:53 AM EDT

April 20 (Reuters) - FITCH:

* FITCH REVISES PHILIPPINES' OUTLOOK TO NEGATIVE; AFFIRMS AT 'BBB'

* FITCH ON PHILIPPINES: AFFIRMATION REFLECTS OUR BASELINE THAT, DESPITE RISING RISKS, MEDIUM-TERM GDP GROWTH WILL REMAIN ROBUST

* FITCH: PHILIPPINES HIGHLY EXPOSED TO MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT GIVEN ITS RELIANCE ON ENERGY IMPORTS & POTENTIAL MODERATION OF REMITTANCES FROM GULF REGION

* FITCH: PHILIPPINES' DOMESTIC POLITICAL SITUATION REMAINS VOLATILE GIVEN RIFT BETWEEN PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS & VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE

* FITCH: PHILIPPINES RATING IS CONSTRAINED BY RELATIVELY LOW PER CAPITA GDP AND GOVERNANCE SCORES

In general the bond market is volatile, and fixed income securities carry interest rate risk. (As interest rates rise, bond prices usually fall, and vice versa. This effect is usually more pronounced for longer-term securities.) Fixed income securities also carry inflation risk and credit and default risks for both issuers and counterparties. Unlike individual bonds, most bond funds do not have a maturity date, so avoiding losses caused by price volatility by holding them until maturity is not possible.

Lower-quality debt securities generally offer higher yields, but also involve greater risk of default or price changes due to potential changes in the credit quality of the issuer. Any fixed income security sold or redeemed prior to maturity may be subject to loss.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Contact Fidelity for a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this information. Read it carefully.

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