The Philippine central bank cuts its policy rate for the second time this year as it looks to bolster its economy amid mounting uncertainty abroad, the Wall Street Journal reported. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Gov. Eli Remolona said Wednesday that the central bank would deliver a 25-basis-point cut, lowering its benchmark overnight reverse repurchase rate to 6.00%. It will also cut its benchmark lending rate to 6.50% from 6.75%, he said.
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The Philippine central bank will likely use quarter-point moves to slash its benchmark interest rate by around 175 basis points through the end of next year, according to Governor Eli Remolona, Bloomberg News reported. A 25 basis-point cut is on the cards for the Oct. 16 policy meeting, followed by a reduction of the same size in December, Remolona said. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is unlikely to resort to half-point cuts as the economy remains robust, he added.
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