The Philippine Stock Exchange index fell 0.6%, closing at 6,296.64, while the all‑shares index slipped 0.43% to 3,415.35. Investors secured gains after a sharp rise the previous day, prompting a pullback across the market.
The index opened at 6,321.42, peaked at 6,368.03, and ended near its intraday low of 6,293.71. The early rally could not be sustained, leading to a net decline at market close.
Cautious sentiment prevailed amid uncertainty surrounding U.S.–Iran peace talks. Iran denied that negotiations were underway, a claim that pushed global oil prices higher and weakened the peso, which closed at P61
