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The disruption of economic activities by protectionist trade policies signals an increase in global prices that could lead to higher inflation, economists said.
INFLATION is expected to have picked up in September due to high electricity and food prices, analysts polled by The Manila Times said.
INFLATION could have snapped a six-month decline in August due to higher fuel prices and the impact of recent typhoons, analysts polled by The Manila Times said.
KEY interest rates will likely stay unchanged this Thursday with economic growth having fallen further than expected in the second quarter, analysts said.
PHILIPPINE economic growth may have slowed anew in the second quarter given global and domestic challenges, analysts polled by The Manila Times said.