KONTAN.CO.ID - MANILA. The Philippine central bank on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in an off-cycle move. That brings the target reverse repurchase rate to 6.50%, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said in a press briefing. Remolona said there was an "urgent" need to take monetary action to temper inflation.
Philippine C.Bank Hikes Benchmark Rate by 25 bps in Off-Cycle Move
KONTAN.CO.ID - MANILA. The Philippine central bank on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points in an off-cycle move. That brings the target reverse repurchase rate to 6.50%, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona said in a press briefing. Remolona said there was an "urgent" need to take monetary action to temper inflation.