MANILA -- The Philippines' central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, to 2.5%, as it strives to temper accelerating inflation.
Second hike in two months raises benchmark to 2.5%; Indonesia stands pat
The Philippines' central bank hiked its key rate for the second straight meeting on June 23. © Reuters
MANILA -- The Philippines' central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, to 2.5%, as it strives to temper accelerating inflation.