BSP Weighs Rate Pause Amid Inflation, Slowing Growth
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) signaled a potential pause in interest rate hikes, acknowledging a significant slowdown in economic growth while inflation remains elevated. The central bank aims to balance price stability with safeguarding growth momentum.
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