Will Philippine central bank go for a rate cut? Governor answers

Will Philippine central bank go for a rate cut? Governor answers

The Philippine central bank expects to maintain interest ⁠rates at present levels as inflation picked up in December 2025, with growth likely to slow in the same year, ⁠Governor Eli Remolona said. Inflation accelerated to 1.8% in December, its fastest pace in nine months, due to rising food and clothing prices. Consumer prices were ⁠up 1.5% in November 2025. Every month, inflation picked up to 0.9% in December last year, thereby registering the …