Country: PH | Published: 2026-09-22
Philippine markets carry a familiar split: the peso recovered slightly against the dollar, while stocks stayed under pressure as growth concerns and a sharp jump in diesel prices k
Philippine markets carry a familiar split: the peso recovered slightly against the dollar, while stocks stayed under pressure as growth concerns and a sharp jump in diesel prices keep cost worries alive. Trade headlines offer some lift, with ASEAN digital economy pact talks and reports that trade negotiations with Canada are largely complete, both pointing toward November signings. Meanwhile, a sizable government demand against a local solar energy firm adds a wrinkle for the energy sector.