Philippines Most Vulnerable to El Niño Trade, Inflation Shocks: Capital Economics
Capital Economics highlights the Philippines' extreme vulnerability to dual shocks from El Niño's impact on trade and inflation. Concerns are raised over rising food prices and supply chain disruptions.
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