PSEi closes slightly up despite Metro Manila curfew
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) closed slightly up on Friday, March 12, despite the imposition of a new curfew in Metro Manila.
Dealers believe the curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. will not significantly impact economic activities.
On Thursday, shares dropped as several cities reimposed curfews due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Investors were cautious on Friday, with modest gains in industrial and property counters offset by declines in financial and services sectors.
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