BusinessWorld E-paper
June 9, 2026
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may hike by as much as 50 basis points ( bps) amid lingering spillover price effects despite the softer-than-expected headline inflation in May, economists said.
In a commentary on Monday, Deutsche Bank Research economist Junjie Huang said a larger rate increase may be warranted as last month’s easing inflation is likely short-lived, with renewed price pressures looming from electricity, food and other basic goods.
