Philippine Peso Nears All-Time Low Amid Middle East Tensions
The Philippine peso weakened for the second straight trading day, closing near its all-time low against the US dollar at P62.87 amid renewed Middle East tensions. This level is just three centavos shy of the record low of P62.90 registered on October 8, 2026.
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