Oil Price Shock Hits Cambodia’s Economic Projection, Growth Forecast Downgraded
AMRO announced a downgrade in Cambodia's 2026 economic growth forecast from 4.9% to 4.3%, citing global oil price fluctuations and domestic factors. Inflation is projected to rise to 3.9% by 2026, with the current account deficit expected to widen due to increased energy imports, a decline in tourism, and reduced remittances from abroad.
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