PSEi Recovers on Bargain Hunting, But Headwinds Linger
The Philippine stock market rebounded as investors snapped up bargain stocks following a previous day's decline. The main Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 1.05%, though elevated US Treasury yields, a weak peso, and high inflation continue to weigh on the market.
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