Philippines Inflation Seen Below 8% as Rate Hike Debate Continues
Philippines inflation is projected to remain below 8% in the final two months of the year. However, economists are divided on whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas needs another interest rate hike to curb persistent price pressures, despite falling global oil prices.
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