Philippine central bank raises interest rates to combat inflation
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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Philippines
June 18, 2026
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The Philippine central bank raised its main interest rate by 25 basis points on June 18, 2026. The move aims to curb inflation driven by high fuel prices resulting from the Iran war.
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