Philippine financial markets ended June on a softer note on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, with both the stock market and the peso retreating after posting gains in recent trading sessions.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by 96.24 points, or 1.57%, to close at 6,037.17, erasing much of the recovery built over the previous two sessions. The decline pulled the index closer to the 6,000 level once again, highlighting the market’s continued struggle to maintain upward momentum.
Peso gives up gains
The Philippine peso also weakened, losing 19 centavos to close at ₱61.36 against the US dollar after strengthening in the previous trading session.
The local currency reached an intraday high of ₱61.37 before settling at its closing rate, around 5 centavos weaker than Monday’s intraday peak. Despite the pullback, the peso remained stronger than the weaker levels seen earlier this month when it briefly traded deeper into the ₱61 territory.
Tuesday’s session capped a volatile month for Philippine financial markets. While both the PSEi and the peso showed signs of recovery during the latter half of June, the month’s final trading day underscored that market conditions remain fragile as investors continue to navigate economic uncertainties.
