Overview
The BSP is leaning toward continued tightening, meaning borrowing costs in the Philippines are likely to stay on an upward path. This stance aims to prevent inflation from becoming entrenched, which would affect household purchasing power and business costs.
Updated 01:38 PM
High confidence08/28, 09:16 AM
Philippine peso fell through 62 per USD to a record low on Friday; central bank reiterated it will intervene to counter disorderly conditions and extreme volatility, though the central bank governor stated policymakers will not defend a specific exchange rate level.
Jin10
08/28, 09:16 AM
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