Philippine financial markets ended the first week of the month on a high note on Friday, July 3, 2026, marking consecutive days of substantial gains amid stabilization efforts from global economic shocks.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed 62.31 points, or 1.02%, to close at 6,188.03, extending its winning streak to three straight trading sessions.
The latest finish marked the benchmark’s highest close this week, suggesting the market continues to stabilize after the heightened economic pressures seen in the previous month.
Peso closes higher
The Philippine peso strengthened on Friday, July 3, 2026, gaining 15 centavos to close at ₱61.415 against the US dollar, extending its recovery to a second straight trading session.
The peso reached an intraday high of ₱61.49, reflecting firmer trading levels than in recent sessions. Despite the back-to-back gains, the local currency remained in the ₱61 territory, suggesting pressure has yet to fully ease.
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