Inflation fears drag PSEi down 1.87%

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks fell on Wednesday as higher oil prices and a weakening peso stoked inflation concerns, while elevated treasury yields dampened demand for equities. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) slid 1.87 percent, or 107.64 points, to close at 5,653.55. READ: Red hot inflation seen extending BSP hikes Michael Ricafort, chief economist

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