BSP: PH consumer confidence slumps to postpandemic low

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino consumers turned the most downbeat since the pandemic in the second quarter as the conflict in the Middle East fueled concerns over higher food and fuel prices, while businesses grew less pessimistic on hopes of stronger profits and lower energy costs. The confidence index for households fell to -42 percent, from -15.8 […]... Keep on reading: BSP: PH consumer confidence slumps to postpandemic low