Analysts from UK-based investment bank Barclays looking at the Philippines’ latest inflation data—at 0.8 percent in July marking the most benign growth in consumer prices in 20 years—said a low inflation rate does not automatically call for an easing in monetary policy.

They see the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) being comfortable in its present policy stance, which keeps growth activity levels stable.

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