BSP Rate Hikes Not for Peso Defense, Says Think Tank
GlobalSource Partners argues the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s interest rate hikes are primarily aimed at curbing inflation, not defending the peso. The think tank emphasizes that structural economic issues must be addressed for currency stability.
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