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[Title] => IMF, ADB lower Philippines growth outlook
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[Title] => Typhoon shocks pose risk to growth – IMF
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[Title] => Missing the tech boom
[Summary] => According to an IMF blog article written by Tobias Adrian and Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, global economic growth continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty.
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[Title] => Philippines growth outlook dims
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[Title] => Government resets debt narrative using IMF-aligned standard
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[Title] => IMF urges Philippines to prepare buffers vs economic risks
[Summary] => The International Monetary Fund warned of heightened downside risks to the Philippine economy and urged authorities to prepare policy responses to potential adverse shocks, citing growing global uncertainty in its 2025 Article IV Consultation staff report.
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[Title] => Philippines financial risks steady, says IMF
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[Title] => IMF pushes consolidation, flags key tax reforms
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[Title] => IMF downgrades Philippines growth outlook
[Summary] => The International Monetary Fund downgraded its full-year economic outlook for the country after a sharper-than-expected slowdown in the third quarter, noting that US tariffs continue to weigh on exports and investment.
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