PSEi closing June 19, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Local stocks closed lower Friday after the Bangko Sentral ng PIlipinas raised its inflation forecasts, fueling concerns that interest rates may stay elevated longer.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) slipped 0.30 percent, or 18.31 points, to close at 6,135.35.

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