BusinessWorld E-paper
November 11, 2026
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is now facing pressure to pause its tightening cycle as growth slowed for a fifth straight quarter, economists said, adding there is narrowing room for rate hikes in its inflation fight.
In a Nov. 9 report, Capital Economics Senior Asia Economist Gareth Leather said the fresh inflation peak in October could pressure the BSP to hike anew, but the continuing growth slump in the third quarter will likely warrant a pause.
