Philippines: 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Philippines

September 27, 2018

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Philippines: 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Philippines, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2018) accessed November 8, 2024

Summary

This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economy of The Philippines continues to perform well but is facing new challenges. Real GDP growth is projected to grow strongly in 2018 and 2019, supported by domestic demand. However, poverty and inequality challenges remain, inflation has risen, and external uncertainty has increased. The medium-term economic outlook remains favorable, but short-term risks have risen. Real GDP growth is projected at just under 7 percent over the medium term. Inflation is projected at above the 4 percent upper target bound in 2018 and stay in the upper half of the target band during 2019–2020. The current account deficit is projected to remain manageable, financed largely by foreign direct investment.

Subject: Central bank policy rate, Economic and financial statistics, Financial services, Government finance statistics, Inflation, Infrastructure, National accounts, Prices

Keywords: Bond yield, Central bank policy rate, Core CPI inflation, CR, Equity price, Global, Government bond bond yield, Government finance statistics, Headline CPI inflation, Inflation, Infrastructure, ISCR, Staff appraisal

Publication Details

Pages:

67
Volume:

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Issue:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2018/287
Stock No:

1PHLEA2018001
ISBN:

9781484378588
ISSN:

1934-7685

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