Philippines’ Central Bank Governor Open to Another Reserve Ratio Cut This Year

Philippines’ Central Bank Governor Open to Another Reserve Ratio Cut This Year

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The video discusses the downgrade in global growth outlook, including for the Philippines, with a focus on the country's economic growth rate, monetary policy, and inflation trends. It highlights the impact of delayed budget approval and elections on growth, and examines the potential for further rate cuts. The discussion also covers inflation trends, with a significant drop from the previous year, and identifies global slowdown and trade wars as major risks to the economy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the two main reasons for the economic growth setback in the Philippines during the first semester?

Trade wars and currency devaluation

Budget approval delays and elections

Natural disasters and inflation

High unemployment and low investment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current reserve requirement ratio in the Philippines compared to its Asian neighbors?

5%

20%

15%

10%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor is most important for deciding on changes to the reserve requirement ratio?

Inflation rate

Exchange rates

Unemployment rate

Foreign investment levels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected full-year inflation rate for the Philippines this year?

4.5%

2.5%

1.5%

3.5%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the biggest risk to the Philippine economy currently?

Natural disasters

Political instability

Global slowdown due to trade wars

High inflation