Thursday, April 12, 2007

Philippine Stocks Tumble; PLDT, SM Prime Slump: World's Biggest Mover

(Bloomberg) -- Philippine stocks fell with the index posting its biggest loss in almost a month after the Federal Reserve said U.S. interest rates may have to rise to curb inflation even as the economy shows signs of slowing.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. and SM Prime Holdings Inc. led declines on concern higher interest rates in the U.S. will attract investors away from emerging market equities.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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