Philippine Stocks Slip Amid Investor Caution
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined amid prevailing investor caution, driven by a weakening peso, rising oil prices, and geopolitical tensions. The benchmark index fell 0.11%, with low trading volume. While some sectors saw gains, the overall market sentiment remained subdued.
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