The government’s Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) on Wednesday said it remains concerned about the continued volatility in global oil prices and persistently high US inflation — indicators that suggest a prolonged high-interest-rate environment.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is poised to keep rates unchanged in its May 16 policy meeting, aiming to ensure inflation falls within the 2-4 percent target range before making any rate cuts, likely in the second half of the year.