BSP Seen Raising Rates Again Amid Stubborn Inflation
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to implement another interest rate hike this week to combat persistently high inflation. Policymakers face a delicate balance between curbing price pressures and concerns over slowing economic growth.
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