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Philippine inflation eases, but rate hikes still likely
ASIA/PACIFIC: Philippine headline inflation eased to 6.4 year-on-year in June, driven by softer transport and food price pressures. Yet core inflation accelerated to 4.4, highlighting persistent underlying cost pressures. Despite signs inflation may have peaked, sticky services and utility prices and food supply risks support our view of further rate hikes
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