The Philippine Department of Agriculture is pushing ahead with pork import curbs, according to the report. Bank economists warn that higher transport fares, electricity rates, wages, expensive oil and El Niño threats to food supply could push inflation above 8% in November and December.
Pork import restrictions would tighten domestic pork supply and support local hog prices, which can lift demand for feed in the Philippines. Higher food inflation adds pressure on the peso and on feed-buying costs.
After 37 past bullish policy events, Lean Hogs moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -2.8% to +0.9%), and +0.2% over 20.
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