Peso Hits New Low, Retreats to 63-Per-Dollar Amid Inflation Concerns
The Philippine peso fell past the 63-per-dollar mark for the first time on Thursday, despite a retreat in the US dollar from an 18-month high. Higher-than-expected US inflation data is cited as a key factor, intensifying downward pressure on the peso and raising concerns about the stability of the Philippine economy.
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