PSEi Falls on Inflation, Growth Worries; Peso Strengthens
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) declined due to concerns over inflation and economic growth. Concurrently, the Philippine peso strengthened against the US dollar, indicating domestic economic uncertainties.
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