Philippine inflation surges to 7.8%, boosting case for rate hike

The Philippine economy faced pressure on multiple fronts after posting Southeast Asia’s second-weakest growth in the second quarter. (EPA Images pic) MANILA: Philippine inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in almost four years in October as the prolonged Middle East conflict drove up the cost of fuel, electricity and transport in a nation heavily reliant on the region for its energy…

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