economy

Five experts from CICC discuss the prominent driving forces of China’s capital markets, sharing their insights on the nation's new priorities of achieving more balanced and sustainable growth.

Investors are on a rollercoaster ride as the spread of the COVID-19 widens globally. Looking to the future, the Philippines government is seeking to support and stimulate the nation’s economy.

Amid unanticipated upheavals, bearish financial markets and global growth disruptions, the Philippines economy continues to show remarkable durability

Domestic demand will be the key economic driver for growth in the Philippines 2020, on the back of increased government spending, relatively benign inflation and supportive monetary policies. However, the full effects of the coronavirus outbreak are yet to be calculated.

With inflation under control and a revitalised Build, Build, Build programme, there is optimism that Philippine growth will accelerate in 2020.

The Philippines is on track to meet its key 2019 targets. With one of the highest GDP’s in Asia, inflation falling to a new low, and international reserves on the rise, this should be enough to attract investors.