FEBRUARY's lower-than-expected consumer price growth has increased the likelihood of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) resuming its easing cycle, analysts said, despite the likelihood of a continued pause by the US Federal Reserve.
"In terms of monetary policy conditions, things were still somewhat tight last year, despite the three policy rate cuts by the BSP last year. So we still have room to do better this year," Citi economist Nalin Chutchotitham told reporters on Thursday.
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