Philippine Peso Hits Record Low Against Dollar, Raising Economic Concerns
The Philippine peso weakened further against the US dollar, breaching the P63:$1 mark for the first time and marking its 27th record low this year. Factors contributing to the depreciation include increased expectations of a US interest rate hike, geopolitical risks, and a decline in the country's gross international reserves.
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