Red hot inflation seen extending BSP hikes

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is facing the highest pressure from inflation in Asia, which may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to extend its rate-hiking cycle even as economic growth has already weakened, analysts said. In a report, Nomura economists pointed to early signs of inflation generalization across Asia, a key indicator for

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