PH stocks up on positive US earnings reports, peso slips
DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. The local bourse's main index and the peso post corrections on Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2023) due partly to external factors. However, while the Philippine Stock Exchange index rose, the local currency weakened against the US dollar. (PNA graphics) MANILA - The local stock barometer recovered on Wednesday on positive earnings report from the United States but the peso weakened against the US dollar. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 0.57 percent, or 39.86 points, to 7,081.36 points. All Shares followed with an increase of 0.44 percent, or 16.28 points, to ...