ADB cuts Philippines’ 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.8% and lifts inflation view to 5.9%
ADB's sharp downgrade to Philippine 2026 growth (4.4% to 3.8%) alongside a major inflation upgrade (4.0% to 5.9%) reinforces a stagflationary macro signal for the region. Higher energy import costs tied to Middle East conflict and rising local yields point to tighter financial conditions, weaker domestic demand, and FX sensitivity via imported inflation and risk-off flows across Asia.
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The Asian Development Bank lowered its 2026 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 3.8% from 4.4% in its July 2026 Asian Development Outlook. It also raised its 2026 inflation projection to 5.9% from 4.0%, marking the biggest upward revision among developing Southeast Asian economies. The bank cited delayed investments, softer private consumption amid higher commodity prices, and climate-related risks, alongside higher global energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict.