8 January 2026 Emerging Asia Monitor No need to rethink our February BSP cut call after hot December CP

The Philippines’ hot December CPI was no surprise to us; we still expect a February BSP rate cut.
Thai deflation eased as much as expected in December, but core disappointed to the downside.
Taiwanese CPI inched up in December, but we think it will trend down further this year.

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