The Philippine central bank is unlikely to pivot to monetary policy easing in the next few months as inflation risks persist, Governor Eli Remolona said Wednesday.
Remolona signaled again that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ key interest rate will remain at a 16-year high “for a while,” as monetary authorities keep an eye on potential supply shocks, including the effects of the El Nino weather phenomenon on food and energy prices.
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