BSP Sees Slim Chance of 50-bp Rate Hike, Keeps Door Open
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has kept the door open to a potential 50-basis-point (bp) interest rate hike next month amid growing inflation risks, though the central bank governor indicated such an aggressive move remains unlikely as they assess the situation.
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