PSEi drops below 6,000 mark amid peso's new low and reduced growth forecast

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell below the 6,000 mark, closing at 5,933.76, a 0.91% decrease, due to continued selling pressure among investors.

Investors were influenced by the peso hitting a new low of 58.9 against the US dollar, attributed to Washington's protectionist policies.

Market sentiment was further dampened by concerns over slower economic growth in the Philippines, potentially due to corruption scandals and trade tensions.

BMI Country Risk and Industry Research has revised its growth forecast for the Philippines downwards to 5.2% from 6.2%.

The release of third-quarter earnings from some companies, primarily banks, also influenced the market's performance.

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