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Philippine economy posts slowest growth in five years in second quarter
CNA·Aug 6 at 11:48 PM
- The Philippine economy grew by 2.3 % in the second quarter of 2026, marking the slowest pace since 2021 due to shrinking construction and weak domestic demand. - The construction sector contracted by 14.8 %, and household spending slowed to 2.8 % amid high inflation averaging 5.0 % in the first 7 months. - Despite the setback, the government anticipates an economic recovery in the second half driven by increased infrastructure spending, which will be evaluated by the central bank on August 27.
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Việt Nam-Philippines economic ties should be elevated to new heights: top Vietnamese leader
Vietnam News·Jun 1 at 07:00 AM
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‘High opportunity, low trust’: Why firms see Asean market as attractive but not easy to navigate
Businesstimes News·May 24 at 06:05 PM
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BSP mulls off-cycle rate hike, unveils bank lending buffer
MSN·May 22 at 11:15 PM
- Governor Eli Remolona indicated that the BSP might raise rates before June 18 to tackle ongoing supply-driven inflation and peso weakness. - The BSP has introduced the Positive Neutral Countercyclical Capital Buffer, enabling banks to hold capital for lending during crises without raising total requirements. - Market risks, including fuel-driven inflation and peso depreciation, heighten the urgency of the BSP's policy discussions.
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Iran war spurs extreme bear scenarios for Asia currencies, bonds
Businesstimes News·May 21 at 12:05 AM
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ACMobility’s Power-on-Wheels Shows How Southeast Asia May Solve EV Charging Differently
cleantechnica·May 20 at 11:25 PM
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Nomura Securities Lowers Philippines 2026 GDP Growth Forecast
CoinLive·May 10 at 09:56 PM
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Philippine growth unexpectedly slows as inflation risks rise
Businesstimes News·May 6 at 10:05 PM
- The Philippines experienced an unexpected economic slowdown in the first quarter, with a GDP growth of 2.8%, below the 3.3% median forecast. - Investment declined by 3.3% and industrial production fell by 0.1%, while consumer and government spending increased by 3% and 4.8%, respectively. - Rising energy costs due to Middle Eastern conflicts and a recent corruption scandal have hindered economic performance, leaving little room for the Central Bank to support the economy amidst soaring inflation.
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Philippine Central Bank Vows Necessary Action to Hit 3% Inflation Target
MorningStar·May 5 at 10:20 PM
- The Philippine central bank is ready to take action to bring inflation back to its 3% target, following a higher-than-expected inflation rate of 7.2% in April. - The rise in inflation is attributed to increased global oil and fertilizer prices due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, with the central bank anticipating an average inflation rate of 6.3% for 2026. - A recent interest rate hike was implemented as a precaution against worsening inflation expectations, which pose a risk of deviating from the central bank's target.
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Philippines Apr CPI Surges 7.2% YoY, Far Exceeding Expectations; Analysts See Rising Rate Hike Pressure in Jun
AASTOCKS News·May 4 at 11:13 PM
- The Philippines Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 7.2% in April, driven by a 21% increase in transportation costs, significantly exceeding market expectations. - Analysts predict that the Central Bank of the Philippines may need to raise interest rates more aggressively to tackle inflation pressures exacerbated by Middle Eastern conflicts, following a previous 25 basis points increase to 4.5%. - The Philippine peso fell 0.15% to 61.6540 against the dollar, nearing historic lows, marking it as one of the worst-performing currencies in Asia since the conflict began in February.
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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus -2-
MorningStar·May 3 at 07:27 PM
- Attention is focused on the upcoming federal budget due May 12, with expectations of tax reforms and spending restraint to support fiscal sustainability and control inflation. - Economists are forecasting fluctuations in unemployment rates and GDP growth in various Southeast Asian countries amid geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs. - Notably, inflation in South Korea is predicted to rise, while Taiwan's economy may show significant growth driven by AI demand despite inflationary pressures from the Middle East conflict.
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Philippine Central Bank to Monitor Inflation and Economic Growth
CoinLive·Apr 29 at 09:06 PM
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