
Economists see September inflation rising within BSP forecast
September inflation likely rebounded from August’s 6.1 percent headline print as higher food prices, adverse weather effects and lingering consequences of the…
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September inflation likely rebounded from August’s 6.1 percent headline print as higher food prices, adverse weather effects and lingering consequences of the…
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BSP expects September inflation to rise to 6.4–7.4 percent as higher prices of food, domestic petroleum products and a weaker peso add to inflation pressures,…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects headline inflation for September to rise within the range of 6.4 to 7.4 percent as upside risks from the Middle…
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Lucena City recorded CALABARZON’s highest inflation rate for low-income households in August at 7.2 percent, driven by housing costs and food prices.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his administration cannot assure a significant slowdown in commodity and service prices this year, citing global…
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The Middle East conflict highlights the Philippines’ energy vulnerability, driving interest in solar power as a way to reduce electricity costs and strengthen…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government cannot guarantee a sharp decline in inflation this year, citing fuel and food prices, but expects public…
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The retreat came amid renewed concern over surging global oil prices and their impact on inflation, particularly after Brent crude broke above $100 a barrel as…
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The peso’s recent depreciation may indicate that further tightening from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) might be warranted as the Philippine economy…
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In its latest Business Expectations Survey, the BSP said “renewed concerns over tensions in the Middle East, higher oil prices, and persistent inflationary…
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Philippine inflation eased to 6.1 percent in August from 6.2 percent in July, but faster rice and transport price increases continued to pressure consumers.
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Headline inflation eased for a fourth consecutive month to 6.1 percent in August, falling within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s forecast range as food…
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Philippine inflation eased to 6.1 percent in August, but rice prices accelerated and flooding could affect vegetable prices in the coming months.
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The country’s political noise is weighing on investor and business confidence, adding to concerns over slowing economic growth and weakening consumer spending,…
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The US had attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the small island of Larak.
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National Government spending accelerated by 19.82 percent in July to P588.6 billion, widening the monthly budget deficit to P106.3 billion as disbursements for…
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BSP sees August inflation at 5.5 to 6.5 percent as higher food and fuel prices, bad weather and El Niño risks offset easing electricity rates and peso gains.
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AMRO cut its 2026 Philippine GDP growth forecast to 3.4 percent amid weaker consumption, subdued investment, high energy prices and external risks, while…
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