MANILA – The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell for the third consecutive session on Tuesday (25 Mar 2025), losing 0.52% to close at 6,159.8. All Shares also dropped by 0.92% to 3,657.18. Despite this, the Property and Services sectors posted modest gains of 0.45% and 0.02%, respectively.
The biggest losses were seen in the Mining and Oil sector (-3.02%), followed by Holding Firms (-1.42%), Industrials (-0.74%), and Financials (-0.56%).
Japhet Tantiangco of Philstocks Financial noted that the fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, targeting cars, pharmaceuticals, lumber, semiconductors, and oil purchases from Venezuela, spooked investors and contributed to the market’s decline. “The escalating tariff concerns are dampening global economic prospects,” Tantiangco said.
Market breadth was negative with 107 losers, 84 gainers, and 56 stocks unchanged.
Meanwhile, the peso weakened to 57.60 against the US dollar, down from 57.32 on Monday. It opened at 57.31 and traded within a range of 57.30 to 57.61, with an average rate of 57.40. Total trade reached USD1.54 billion, up from USD1.1 billion on Monday.
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