Philippine Inflation Rate MoM (Feb) M/M 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.8%)
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Philippine Inflation Rate MoM (Feb) M/M 0.2% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.8%)
What it means
The Philippine inflation rate for February came in at 0.2% month-on-month, matching expectations but down significantly from the previous month's 0.8%. This stable reading may reinforce the central bank's stance, suggesting that inflationary pressures are easing, which could influence market sentiment around future monetary policy and affect the Philippine peso accordingly.
- Chile Central Bank maintains benchmark interest rate at 4.50% as expected, with the decision unanimous, while it stated that the future path of interest rates will be assessed on a meeting-by-meeting basis
- BCB Governor Galipolo says the BCB only intervenes in the foreign exchange market when it identifies market dysfunction
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- CNB's Seidler says a 25bps rate hike in November is likely, with the November inflation outlook likely to be revised higher
- BCB says the economy has been expanding at a more moderate pace, and the labour market remains hot, but some indicators show signs of cooling
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