November 06, 2024 01:14 GMT
PHILIPPINES: September Exports Very Weak as Imports Grow.
PHILIPPINES
- Philippines September exports contracted -7.6% versus a +0.3% in August.
- Market surveys saw expectations for a +2.7% increase.
- Imports rose by +9.9% from a revised +2.9% for August.
- Philippines trade deficit widened to $5.07bn from $4.393bn in August.
- The Philippines Central Bank cut rates at their October meeting and is widely expected to cut again at their last meeting for the year on December 19.
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