Macro Finance
Philippine Economy Grows at Slowest Pace Since 2009 Ex-Covid
Bloomberg Markets·August 7, 2026·1 min read
Philippine economic growth dramatically slowed in the second quarter, defying expectations of a pickup, as the protracted Middle East conflict stokes inflation and drags down consumer spending and investment. This marks the slowest pace since 2009 excluding the Covid-19 pandemic period.
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