Philippines hikes rates to manage Iran energy shock inflation
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-08-27 17:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Inflation has averaged 5% for the first seven months of the year, above the central bank's 2% to 4% comfort zone. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)
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