Philippine Stock Exchange: 'All bets are off' if the Middle East conflict continues indefinitely

Rising energy prices are creating near-term pressure on the Philippine economy and market sentiment, increasing cost pressures for businesses and households. The Philippines Stock Exchange reports an active IPO pipeline—highlighting fintech listings such as Maya Bank and GCash—that could bolster equity supply and liquidity despite those energy headwinds.

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Rising energy prices are creating near-term pressure on the Philippine economy and market sentiment, increasing cost pressures for businesses and households. The Philippines Stock Exchange reports an active IPO pipeline—highlighting fintech listings such as Maya Bank and GCash—that could bolster equity supply and liquidity despite those energy headwinds.