Inflation rises to 4-year high at 6.9% | The Final Word

CNN Philippines 2022-10-05

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Prices of goods and services remain high in September. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority shows inflation accelerated to 6.9-percent higher than the 6.3 in August. The latest number is also the highest in four years. Rising prices of food, electricity, and restaurant services drove higher inflation.

Joining us now for his inflation insights and outlook is RCBC chief economist Michael Ricafort.


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