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Economy

Philippine central bank on guard as inflation surges

Rate hike expected but finance minister warns against pre-emptive action

The Bangko Sentral ng Philipinas says it is closely monitoring the situation.   © Reuters

MANILA -- Inflation in the Philippines surged to its highest level in almost four years in February, raising the prospect of an interest rate hike in 2018.

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