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MANILA, Philippines – Local stocks extended losses on Thursday as investors grew cautious over the escalating US-Iran conflict, dampening hopes for a peace deal and driving oil prices higher.
The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) slid 1.73 percent or 103.30 points, to close at 5,859.94.
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Brokerage Philstocks Financial Inc. said sentiment weakened after the latest exchange of military force between the US and Iran raised concerns over prolonged geopolitical instability and its impact on global energy markets.
