Philippines Inflation Surge in September Fuels Rate-Hike Bets
Inflation in the Philippines surged to 7.2% in September, increasing expectations that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will hike interest rates again in October. Rising food and energy prices, along with El Niño risks, are fueling inflationary pressures.
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