Weak Peso Could Revive Philippine Manufacturing: HSBC
A sharp depreciation of the Philippine peso could revive the country's manufacturing sector by boosting exports and narrowing the trade deficit, according to HSBC. However, concerns about rising import costs and inflation remain.
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