PH peso posts another record-low, stocks gauge slips anew
DOWN. Concerns on the possibility of a recession in the US increased following another large increase in the Federal Reserve funds rate. This resulted in further depreciation of the Philippine peso and the drop to below 6,300 for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) on Friday (Sept. 23, 2022). (PNA graphics) MANILA - Recession worries resulted in the local main stocks index ending the week below 6,300-level while the peso registered another record-low against the US dollar despite its sideways close on Friday. The local currency again slipped to its new record low after closing the week ...