Philippine Peso Falling Trajectory Defies Rate Hike Expectations

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The Philippine peso is projected to weaken significantly against the US dollar, driven by high energy costs that are outpacing anticipated interest rate hikes. Analysts express concern over the currency's growing vulnerabilities.

The Philippine peso is likely to sink to new lows against the dollar as the country’s outsized vulnerability to high energy costs offsets expected interest rate hikes, analysts said.