PSEi down as peso weakens amid global growth concerns
WORRIES. Concerns on the global growth path and the inflation result in the drop of both the main equities index and the peso on Monday (Aug. 22, 2022). Investors remain to be watchful on the central bank's key policy rate decisions given the elevated inflation rate both here and abroad. (PNA file photo) MANILA - Worries on the global growth path and rate hike decisions by central bank hit the local bourse on Monday while the peso finished at 56-level against the US dollar. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 2.32 percent, or 159.45 points, to 6,704.41 points. All Shares follow...