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Why underinsurance hurts most in December

December feels like a reward. After eleven months of routine, it arrives with travel plans, new purchases, family gatherings and a general sense that the rules of ordinary life are temporarily suspended. What most people do not think about as…

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Philippine Peso Rises After Hot Inflation Data

The Philippine peso rose to around 63.2 per US dollar on Thursday, supported by stronger-than-expected inflation data that reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening. Annual headline inflation accelerated to 7.8% in October from 7.2% in September, exceeding forecasts of 7.6% and marking its highest…

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