Country: PH | Published: 2026-09-20
Philippine markets show a mixed picture heading into the week. The central bank reported the country's balance of payments deficit widened in August, a signal that external money f
Philippine markets show a mixed picture heading into the week. The central bank reported the country's balance of payments deficit widened in August, a signal that external money flows remain under pressure, while the peso and equities have been weighed down by broader macro concerns rather than any single company story. On the corporate side, a major global investor completed its exit from a top local power producer through a sizable share sale, and officials expect unemployment to ease in the second half, offering a slightly brighter labor backdrop.