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Philippines capital city on “lockdown” over virus fears, rate cuts more likely

The new restrictions on economic activity in Manila will further weigh on the country’s outlook and mean the central bank (BSP) will almost certainly cut interest rates again at its meeting on Thursday, if not before.

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