PSEi Dips Amid Selling Pressure; Peso Ends Near Flat
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) experienced a decline due to selling pressure. Meanwhile, the Philippine Peso closed nearly flat against the US dollar, indicating market volatility.
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