MONETARY authorities cut key interest rates by another 25 basis points (bps) on Thursday, as expected, but flagged fewer reductions next year given inflation risks.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) benchmark rate now stands at 5.75 percent and its overnight deposit and lending rates were also lowered to 5.25 percent and 6.25 percent, respectively.

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