Peso Hits New Record Low Against Dollar Amid Middle East Tensions
The Philippine peso weakened further, falling below 62.5 per dollar to a new record low on Wednesday. Renewed Middle East hostilities are driving up oil prices and boosting demand for the dollar as a safe haven. This exacerbates inflation concerns, with the peso remaining Asia's 'weakest link' despite recent central bank rate hikes.
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