ANZ: BSP's Inflation Fight Risks Further Dampening Philippine Growth
ANZ Research warns that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) campaign to curb inflation through interest rate hikes may further strain the Philippines' economic growth. While the outlook for the broader Asian region is improving, the Philippines faces constraints from weak domestic demand and high interest rates, according to the report.
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