Philippine inflation quickens to 11-month high in January

MANILA — Philippine annual inflation accelerated to 2.0% in January, the fastest pace in 11 months, driven mainly by higher costs for utilities and housing rentals but the rate should provide policymakers enough comfort around current monetary settings. January’s result came in above the 1.8% median forecast in a Reuters poll, which matched December’s rate, and was […] The post Philippine inflation quickens to 11-month high in January appeared first on Interaksyon.