PSEi could end 2026 near 6,500 amid persistent economic headwinds
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) is projected to trade between 6,241 and 6,487 by the end of 2026, as persistent economic headwinds weigh on the local market. Inflation, a weak peso, and slowing economic growth are key concerns.
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