Philippine shares fell in Thursday morning trade in line with the global markets’ reaction to the US Federal Reserve move to raise its key rates by 25 basis points, and to Fed hints that more hikes are in store for next year as the US economy gains further growth momentum.

As of the midday break, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) was down 1.08 percent or 74.48 points at 6,853.86.

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