PSEi Slides to 5,617 Amid ICTSI Plunge and Economic Woes
Philippine stocks extended their decline on Wednesday, dragged down by a sharp drop in index heavyweight ICTSI and weighed by foreign selling and persistent economic headwinds. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) shed 1.48 percent to close at 5,617.23.
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