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BSP Considers Rate Cuts Amid Inflation and Scandal Concerns

1/8/2026

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may ease further due to inflation and graft-scandal concerns.
Analysts project up to 50 basis points of cuts to 4%.
GDP growth fell to 4% in 2025; Metrobank expects recovery aided by BSP's accommodative stance.
Elevated debt and government controversies may limit private consumption.
Inflation is projected to rise to 3.3% in 2026 due to import costs and agricultural issues.

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Story summary

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may ease further due to inflation and graft-scandal concerns.
Analysts project up to 50 basis points of cuts to 4%.
GDP growth fell to 4% in 2025; Metrobank expects recovery aided by BSP's accommodative stance.
Elevated debt and government controversies may limit private consumption.
Inflation is projected to rise to 3.3% in 2026 due to import costs and agricultural issues.