Philippines to keep rates on hold throughout 2017

With the economy growing strongly but inflation under control, today’s decision by the central bank in the Philippines (BSP) to keep its main policy rate on hold at 3.0% came as no surprise. Looking ahead, we don’t think the BSP will be in a rush to adjust policy rates anytime soon.

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