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The BSP is in a particularly tough spot after the Philippines economy emerged bruised from a domestic scandal last year that hurt confidence and curbed investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
What does concern the BSP more, given its inflation mandate, are currency and price swings that could make Philippine exports too expensive or imports too cheap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Domestic issues aside, the BSP is also not moving as much in lockstep with the Fed as it used to.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Remolona pointed to prior episodes where the peso depreciates sharply just as oil prices surged, fueling inflation and prompting the BSP to step in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Although the possibility of an interest rate cut cannot be ruled out, UOB maintains the view that BSP can afford to remain patient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
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