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Core consumer prices fell slightly in August, but energy costs and a weakened yen are pushing the central bank toward a quarter-point increase that would mark the highest borrowing cost since the 1990s.
Both core and headline consumer prices accelerated in July, driven by a sharp electricity adjustment, though the pace remains under economist expectations
Rating and Investment Information affirms stable outlook while flagging infrastructure spending bottlenecks and energy price pressures
Korean chipmakers lifted the KOSPI 2.39 percent in early trading despite overnight US losses and fading hopes for Middle East de-escalation
Rising food costs and Middle East tensions push consumer prices higher, strengthening expectations for a September rate hike by the Bank of Japan.
The lender now sees the Philippines expanding 5.2% in 2027, down from an earlier 5.6% projection, as policy uncertainty and regional tensions weigh on business confidence.
Economists warn persistent price pressures and elevated fuel costs keep central bank in tightening mode as data release approaches
The central bank projects inflation could reach as high as 6.6 percent as fuel prices jump and electricity rates hit regional highs, testing the government's economic management.
The city-state will distribute a fresh batch of household support next January, citing persistent price pressure from the Middle East conflict
Benchmark October contract drops 0.58% in early trade amid pressure from rival vegetable oils and falling crude
With regulated rates hitting all-time highs, nearly two-thirds of consumers must now weigh the cost of certainty against the risk of waiting for prices to fall.
