Economics
Philippines Holds Rates as Price Pressures Ease, GDP Disappoints
- Central bank cuts 2021 CPI forecast, raises forecast for 2022
- Hold follows larger-than-expected contraction in first quarter
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The Philippine central bank held its key interest rate at a record low Wednesday after a disappointing economic performance last quarter and as price pressures cool.