Philippine Peso Hits New Record Low Against Dollar Amid Fed Rate Hike Bets
The Philippine peso hit a new record low of 63.23 against the US dollar on Friday, extending its slide as persistent US inflation bolstered expectations of another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this month. This depreciation could lead to increased import costs for the Philippine economy.
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