Philippine Stocks Decline Amid BSP Rate Hike and Geopolitical Tensions
The Philippine stock market fell following a 25-basis-point interest rate hike by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and delays in US-Iran peace talks. Only the financial sector saw gains, while mining and oil experienced significant drops.
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