OCBC sees wider Philippine trade deficit as exports slow and imports surge
OCBC bank warns that the Philippines' trade deficit is likely to widen due to slowing export growth and surging imports. The report highlights a significant contraction in manufactured goods exports, which has offset gains in other sectors.
Why it matters
A widening trade deficit increases the Philippines' vulnerability to external economic shocks and currency volatility.
The Philippines’ trade deficit could widen further in the coming months as export growth loses momentum while imports continue to surge, increasing the economy’s vulnerability to external shocks, Singapore-based Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. (OCBC) warned.
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