Philippines Sees $4 Billion 'Hot Money' Outflow in H1 Amid Global Uncertainty
The Philippines experienced a net outflow of over $4 billion in "hot money" during the first half of the year. This trend was primarily driven by global uncertainty, elevated oil prices, and geopolitical risks, leading investors to favor safer dollar assets.
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