GlobalSource Partners said the peso's recovery should depend on economic fundamentals and the external position rather than on monetary tightening. The peso hit a record low of P64.17 per dollar on October 27, even after the central bank's fourth straight rate hike to 5.5% on October 22.
Currency weakness raises the domestic cost of imported fuel, food and feed inputs, so the policy response matters for Philippine feed costs. The commentary suggests rate hikes alone may not restore the peso quickly.
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