The Philippine peso slightly recovered after closing at P61.686 against the US dollar on July 15, 2026. This is a slight rise from the near-record low of P61.71 on July 14, 2026.
The weakening of the peso was due to the rising prices of petroleum products in the global market as the United States and Iran re-engage in conflict, in addition to a strengthening US dollar.
However, the inflation in the United States has also slowed or "cooled down", which has reduced the value of the US dollar. This is why the peso slightly strengthened yesterday, rising by 2.4 centavos to close at P61.686.
