Bangko Sentral raises interest rates by 50 bps to 5.50% amid inflation and peso woes
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% to combat accelerating inflation and a weakening peso. Inflation remains significantly above the target and is projected to stay high, posing risks to economic growth.
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