Philippine Peso Falls to P61:$1 Amid Stronger US Dollar
The Philippine peso fell for the fourth straight trading day, returning to the P61:$1 level as the US dollar strengthened. Hawkish signals from US Federal Reserve officials, suggesting interest rates could remain elevated, contributed to the peso's depreciation. The local stock market also declined, reflecting concerns over capital outflows.
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