Philippines may hold key rate in first half, says governor


MANILA: Philippine interest rates will likely remain on hold at least through the first half of 2021 as the economy recovers, according to central bank governor Benjamin Diokno.(pic)

MANILA: Philippine interest rates will likely remain on hold at least through the first half of 2021 as the economy recovers, according to central bank governor Benjamin Diokno.(pic)

“There will be a long pause as far as cutting is concerned. We’re comfortable where we are right now, ” Diokno said in a virtual roundtable with Bloomberg News. Asked if a rate cut through the first half of the year is no longer in play, Diokno replied,

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