The Tug-of-War: Peso Strengthens Amid Stock Market Jitter
The financial landscape in the Philippines presented a tale of two markets this Wednesday. While the Philippine Peso showed resilience by rebounding against a softening US Dollar (USD), the local equity market told a different story, with the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) retreating into the red.
Navigating the "Snap-Back": Can the Philippine Economy Defy Gravity in 2026?
The Philippine economy is currently navigating a complex "rubber band" effect. After years of resilient growth, the market is facing a significant stretch—not from a lack of potential, but from a collision of domestic governance crises and relentless environmental challenges.