Stocks index down on profit-taking, peso almost unchanged
MIXED TRADING. Profit-taking ends the Philippine main equities index's rally on Wednesday (Aug. 17, 2022) as investors await the release of the July 2022 retail sales data. On the other hand, the peso finished the day sideways against the US dollar. (PNA file photo) MANILA - Bargain hunting ended in the local bourse, resulting in the negative close of the main equities index on Wednesday, but the peso kept its footing against the US dollar. After several days of rally, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed by 0.46 percent, or 31.65 points, to 6,818.99 points. All Shares followed ...
Source: philippinetimes.com