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Philippines economy in good shape before Typhoon Haiyan

Figures released today show that the Philippines economy was in good shape before Typhoon Haiyan hit the country at the start of the month. In the short-term, growth is likely to slow, but the economy should rebound once reconstruction efforts get underway. The central bank will probably keep monetary policy loose over the next year to support the recovery. 

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