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'Godzilla El Niño' is wreaking havoc with Philippine central bank's inflation forecasts

CNBC Economy·October 14, 2026·1 min read
'Godzilla El Niño' is wreaking havoc with Philippine central bank's inflation forecasts

The Philippine central bank is running policy scenarios for a severe El Niño on top of the oil shock, with inflation at a three-year high. The so-called 'Godzilla El Niño' threatens to disrupt food supply and energy prices, complicating the bank's inflation forecasts and potential rate decisions.

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