# External risks to weigh on peso - BusinessWorld Online

> The Philippine peso closed Friday at P63.74 per dollar, strengthening 11 centavos after a third straight daily gain. Analysts expect it to trade rangebound this week, tracking US and Middle East developments.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T21:14:19.635Z
- Category: macro · region Philippines · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75983-external-risks-to-weigh-on-peso-businessworld-online
- Commodities: [Philippine Peso (PHP per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDPHP.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker peso raises the peso cost of imported feed ingredients and fuel for Philippine buyers, while a firmer dollar tends to pressure local feed margins.

## Read by commodity

- USDPHP: neutral

## Sources

- bworldonline.com: https://bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2026/11/02/790836/external-risks-to-weigh-on-peso/

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