In previous articles, we wrote that a significant risk to the Philippine economy and stock market are rising oil prices and inflation. Crude oil prices are back above pre-pandemic levels, and many commodities are now at record or multi-year highs. These developments may exacerbate global inflationary pressures. Recent data from China and the US show that the pick-up in inflation has accelerated to its fastest pace since 2008. Domestic inflation at 4.5 percent is above the upper end of BSP’s target range.
Crude oil surges above $70
A continued recovery in oil demand and dwindling global stockpiles drove crude oil prices to their highest level since November 2018. Rising vaccination rates and falling COVID-19 cases in the US and Europe fueled robust oil demand.
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