PSEi falls below 6,200 as peso holds near ₱61.80, August 25, 2026

Philippine financial markets ended lower on Tuesday as stocks gave up their recent recovery while the peso weakened slightly and remained near the ₱61.80 level.

Philippine financial markets ended lower on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as both the stock market and the peso weakened after the previous session’s mixed performance.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 61.15 points, or 0.98%, to close at 6,190.23, giving up the gains recorded in the previous trading session. The index fell below the 6,200 level, suggesting the market lost momentum after sustaining its recovery above the threshold in the previous session.

Peso holds near ₱61.80

The Philippine peso weakened, losing nearly a centavo to close at ₱61.738 against the US dollar, giving up the slight recovery recorded in the previous trading session.

The local currency reached an intraday high of ₱61.79, unchanged from the previous session’s rate, keeping the peso near the ₱61.80 level amid continued pressure.

Tuesday’s session reflected renewed pressure across Philippine financial markets. The PSEi fell below 6,200 after briefly recovering above the level, while the peso remained near ₱61.80 with only a marginal decline against the US dollar.

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