Peso gains on Russia-Ukraine talks progress.

The Philippine peso has gained ground against the US dollar as progress is made in talks between Russia and Ukraine. The peso rose to 48.15 against the dollar, its highest level in over a month.

The talks between the two countries have been ongoing for several weeks, with both sides making concessions in an effort to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The latest round of talks, held in Minsk, Belarus, saw the two sides agree to a ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the front lines.

The news of the progress in the talks has been welcomed by investors, who see it as a positive development for the global economy. The peso, which is often seen as a barometer of global economic sentiment, has been rising steadily in recent weeks as investors become more optimistic about the outlook for the global economy.

The peso’s gains against the dollar are also being driven by the improving economic outlook in the Philippines. The country’s economy grew by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2015, beating expectations and outpacing many of its regional peers.

The strong economic performance has been driven by a number of factors, including robust domestic consumption, strong remittances from overseas Filipino workers, and a growing business process outsourcing industry.

The peso’s gains against the dollar are also being supported by the country’s strong external position. The Philippines has a large current account surplus, which means that it is exporting more than it is importing. This has helped to boost the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which now stand at over $80 billion.

Despite the peso’s recent gains, some analysts are warning that the currency could face headwinds in the coming months. The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates later this year, which could lead to a strengthening of the dollar and put pressure on emerging market currencies like the peso.

However, for now, the peso’s gains are being driven by positive developments in the global economy and the improving economic outlook in the Philippines. As long as these trends continue, the peso is likely to remain strong against the dollar and other major currencies.