The Philippines’ current account deficit has widened to more than 4% of GDP and it is being increasingly financed by more volatile forms of foreign capital. This helps to explain why the peso has weakened against the dollar amid the ongoing corruption scandal. It remains vulnerable to further downward pressure, but the broader external position is in good shape so large and disorderly falls should be avoided.
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