Bank economists warned that inflation in the Philippines could exceed 8% in November and December, driven by transport fares, electricity rates, wages, high global oil prices and El Niño threats to food supply. The report also notes higher import costs for rice and fertiliser as the peso weakens.
A weaker peso raises the landed cost of imported rice and fertiliser for Philippine buyers, and elevated oil prices keep input and freight costs high.
After 43 past macro events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (56% higher; middle half -2.0% to +2.3%), and +1.6% over 20.
After 92 past bullish macro events, Urea moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -2.0% to +3.6%), and +4.8% over 20.
After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.