Fitch Lowers Philippines Outlook to Negative Amid Energy and Investment Risks

49 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 20

Fitch Ratings has revised the Philippines’ credit outlook to negative, citing risks from disrupted public investment and exposure to global energy shocks.
The agency affirmed the country's BBB rating but warned that high energy prices and weak investment could slow economic growth below government targets.
The IMF also highlighted that rising public debt limits fiscal flexibility, making recovery dependent on resolving energy shocks and restoring investor confidence.

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