Exclusive interview: Felipe Medalla, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor

Newly appointed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor, Felipe Medalla, tells FinanceAsia about balancing different macroeconomic objectives and choosing the right policy in the face of supply side shocks.
Felipe Medalla
Felipe Medalla

BSP, the Philippines’ central bank, has begun rate hikes to tackle the country’s highest inflation rate since 2018. After two 25-basis point (bp) hikes in May and June, the BSP raised interest rates by 75bp to 3.25% on July 14, a surprise move that signalled a more aggressive monetary policy to come.

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