Philippine financial markets are heading into the week on a cautious footing as renewed threats by Iran to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz inject fresh volatility into global oil supply expectations and inflation outlooks, according to Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort.
The Philippine stock market is navigating a mixed outlook as the PSEi contends with renewed foreign selling, offset partially by improving domestic investor sentiment and anticipated foreign inflows into the local bond market.
Philippine financial markets are expected to remain fragile this week, with investors bracing for continued volatility as risk aversion dominates sentiment and the benchmark index struggles to regain footing above key levels.
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slid 1.3 percent to 6,384.58, extending profit-taking for a second session after touching seven- to nine-month highs. Even so, the benchmark remains comfortably above the 6,000 mark, keeping the broader uptrend intact and suggesting the pullback is more consolidation than reversal.
DHL is bringing its GoTrade initiative closer to small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines as the growth of digital commerce and shifting supply chains open up opportunities for smaller businesses to reach international markets.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expects farm output to slow in the second half of the year as the Southwest Monsoon and a possible strong El Niño threaten production.
GIGIL partners Badong Abesamis, Herbert Hernandez, and Jake Yrastorza have been recognized at The Business Manual CEO Awards 2026 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, for their bold, unconventional, and uniquely Filipino approach to creativity. The three were among 10 visionary leaders celebrated at the event, which carried the theme “Recognizing Vision. Celebrating Leadership. Shaping What’s Next,” honoring trailblazers and change-makers across various industries.