Financial markets rallied Tuesday after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, offering investors a temporary reprieve from escalating tensions in the oil-rich Middle East.
BPI Securities on Thursday affirms that the economy remains fundamentally sound despite rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Mark Race, its president and CEO, said that while the country faces risks from elevated oil prices due to its status as a major importer, stable inflation and improving domestic supply conditions, particularly in rice, are helping to cushion the impact.
Strong earnings—and an even stronger outlook—sent Oracle Corp. shares soaring to an all-time high on Thursday, adding an estimated USD26 billion to the net worth of co-founder Larry Ellison, enough to make him the world second wealthiest man, at least on paper.