Philippine Stocks Rise Past 6,200; Peso Dips Amid Inflation Easing Hopes
Philippine stocks rallied past the 6,200 mark, driven by sustained buying interest fueled by expectations of easing inflation. The Philippine peso, however, saw a slight depreciation against the US dollar.
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