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Philippine inflation accelerated to 7.2% in September from 6.1% in August, exceeding economists’ 6.6% forecast. Higher prices for food, rice, electricity, fuel and transport drove the increase, adding to pressure on households and monetary policy.
European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane said the latest energy-price surge creates both upside inflation risks and downside growth risks, with weaker demand potentially limiting how much monetary policy needs to tighten. Lane said underlying inflation indicators do not yet show a persistent upward shift in medium-term inflation and described the appropriate policy approach as a measured 'middle path'. Higher energy costs can suppress household and business demand even as they lift headline prices, complicating the ECB's response after two rate increases during the summer.
BOJ Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said the AI boom could reshape inflation, financial conditions and neutral interest rates. His comments highlight growing uncertainty over how rapid AI investment and productivity changes may influence Japan’s economy and monetary policy.
Taiwan’s manufacturing PMI jumped to 56.7 as strong demand for artificial intelligence-related products accelerated export activity. The reading points to expanding factory conditions and continued strength in Taiwan’s technology and semiconductor-related sectors.
The UK 30-year gilt yield has risen above 6% for the first time since 1998. The sharp increase highlights higher long-term government borrowing costs as investors reassess inflation, interest rates and the UK’s fiscal outlook.
Micron reported a record $54.23 billion quarter as demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence systems accelerated. Strong AI-related demand is supporting growth in the semiconductor sector and increasing focus on memory supply and capacity.
The Bank of Japan’s September summary showed that policymakers discussed the possibility of faster interest-rate increases. The debate highlights growing attention to inflation and economic conditions as the BOJ considers its future monetary policy.
