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Deflation in Korea, rate cut likely in the Philippines

Despite headline inflation in Korea dropping into negative territory in August, we don’t think there is much risk of a prolonged period of deflation. Meanwhile, a sharp drop in inflation last month in the Philippines has increased the likelihood of another interest rate cut.

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