The central bank (BSP) in the Philippines today raised its main policy rate by 25 bps (to 6.50%) in an out-of-cycle interest rate decision. While we had expected an interest rate hike at the upcoming scheduled meeting in mid-November, today’s out of cycle move points to a greater sense of urgency among policymakers.
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