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Core Viewpoint - The Philippine peso has fallen to a one-week low following a 25 basis point interest rate cut by the central bank, which was largely anticipated by the market and did not cause immediate volatility [1][11]. Currency and Economic Outlook - The central bank governor's comments indicate that the policy outlook will depend on the speed of economic confidence recovery, reflecting weaker-than-expected economic recovery and delayed government spending [2][12]. - The peso has increased by 0.4% this week, potentially ending a four-week decline [2][12]. - Rising oil prices may impact Asian currencies, particularly the Philippine peso, as most major economies in the region are net oil importers [3][13]. Market Performance - The South Korean stock index has surged over 2%, reaching a historical high, with a 5.3% increase this week [6][12]. - The Singapore dollar has decreased by 0.6% this week, potentially marking its worst weekly performance since mid-November [6][12]. - The Thai stock market has declined by 0.6% but is still expected to rise by 3.4% this week, achieving a sixth consecutive week of gains [10][15].