Philippines Raises Rates to 5% as Japan Eyes Imminent Tightening
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas increased its benchmark interest rate to 5% to curb persistent inflation, while Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masazumi Himino advocated for a prompt rate hike to address rising prices and yen depreciation. These developments underscore mounting pressure on Asian central banks to prioritize price stability amid lingering inflationary risks.
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