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Business Confidence Declines Amid Middle East Turmoil and Inflation Concerns

Firms express heightened fear over economic impacts of ongoing conflicts and rising oil prices.

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Mateo Dela Cruz

May 30, 20265 min read170 views
Business Confidence Declines Amid Middle East Turmoil and Inflation Concerns
Philippine businesses express concerns as inflation and global conflicts impact operations.
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Business confidence in the Philippines has taken a significant hit, with the overall confidence index dropping to -35.8 percent in April, down from -24.3 percent in March. This decline reflects growing worries among firms regarding the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.