Published Aug 27, 2026, 2:30 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Philippine Central Bank Hikes Key Rate a Third Time as Inflation Runs Hot

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The Philippine central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for a third straight meeting, vowing to slow inflation that’s running twice as fast as target, even as the economy remains one of Southeast Asia’s laggards.