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Philippine Inflation Reaches 7.8% in October, Highest in More Than Three Years

Annual inflation accelerated to its highest level since 2023, driven by higher transport and utility costs.

Philippine annual inflation accelerated to its highest level since 2023 in October, driven by higher transport and utility costs, strengthening the case for more policy tightening after the central bank's larger-than-expected rate hike last month.

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