Economy
PSEi faces headwinds from US Fed rate hike fears, peso depreciation
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is expected to see another week of cautious trading, facing pressure from anticipated US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a depreciating peso. Analysts warn that the Fed's monetary tightening could negatively impact Asian markets, particularly the Philippine economy.
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