Economics
Philippines Holds Key Rate to Spur Growth Amid Higher Prices
- 21 of 22 in survey saw rate hold at 2%, one expected a cut
- Decision comes as nation shifts away from widespread lockdowns
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The Philippine central bank held its key interest rate steady as the economy gradually reopens from pandemic lockdowns, while signaling that consumer prices will rise faster than previously anticipated for the next few years.