Philippines CPI MM (Dec) 0.9% vs Exp. 0.3% (Prev. 0.2%)

The Philippines' CPI for December came in at 0.9%, significantly above expectations of 0.3%, suggesting stronger-than-anticipated inflationary pressures.

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