Philippines may cut key rate by up to half point this year
Philippines may ease ahead of Fed, not worried of peso impact
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Philippines may ease ahead of Fed, not worried of peso impact
(Bloomberg) -- The Philippine central bank is set to maintain its benchmark interest rate at a 17-year high on Thursday, as weakness in the local currency and stubborn inflation keep policymakers from pivoting to easing yet.Most Read from BloombergSlovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptS&P 500 Tops 5,300 in Record-Breaking Stock Rally: Markets WrapUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months in Relief for FedChina Considers Government Buying of Unsold Homes to Save Propert
By Kosaku Narioka and Fabiana Negrin Ochoa The Philippine central bank held its policy rate steady as it continues to guard against inflation risks, but the meeting has stirred speculation...
The Philippine central bank hinted at an interest rate reduction in the third or fourth quarter of this year after policymakers decided to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fifth straight session on Thursday.
Indonesia's economy grew more than expected in the first quarter on robust government spending, official data revealed on Monday. Gross domestic product posted an annual growth of 5.