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3/24/26 1:44am Breaking: Oil Prices Tumble President Trump announced via social media that he is postponing planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days following "productive talks".

Stocks rallied as Trump halted strikes on Iranian energy sites, signaling potential de-escalation in the Middle East. Cooling tensions eased oil price fears and global recession risks, boosting investor confidence

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were testing "pivotal support"; the sudden news triggered a massive wave of Dip Buying S&P 500 (SPX): Emerging from Extreme Oversold March 20 RSI: 23.34 (Deeply oversold). Nasdaq 100 (NDX): Testing the Oversold Boundary March 20 RSI: 26.10.

SMC Infrastructure is providing temporary relief by granting toll rebates to specific vehicles on the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and STAR Tollway. This initiative, which lasts for two months, is designed to offset recent toll hikes and ease the impact of rising fuel costs.

SMC core net income rises 52% to P79.6 billion in 2025

PSE's Extreme Momentum Shifts 52 Week High – fpi ipm sgp 52 Week Low – ab alhi ali allhc alter ara bdo bloom bpi cts eei eli gsmi medic om pal rci sevn sm tech ubp vlc RSI 70 Overbought – fpi RSI 30 Oversold – tech ali gtcap pha sm lbc bpi mbt ogp imi ferro fli rci now

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG), is one of the world’s leading financial groups, says current USD/PHP base-case forecast of 58.00 by 4Q2026 assumes a resolution after March 2026, oil prices falling toward $70 per barrel levels

USD/PHP at 60.26 — it’s no longer just about rising oil prices. A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz points to a broader energy shortage, Philippines exposed, BSP unlikely to hike rates, depend on whether the oil shock proves temporary or persistent inflation driver.

Philippine banking sector maintains a robust, high-profitability, & asset-growth trend, total resources rising by 7.3% to a record ₱36.33 trillion in January 2026, driven by a stable, consumer-driven economy.

The damage to Qatari LNG infrastructure is creating a ripple effect that benefits oil refiners and coal producers as the world scrambles for alternative energy. Watch : Pcor Shlph Scc

Market Closed Monday 3/23/26 Miners/Oil, Holdings, Property, Financials, Industrials & Services Capitulated!!! 167 stocks declined, 46 advanced & 58 unchanged Value traded at P8.043 Billion

Global Investors Net Sellers Monday 3/23/26: bdo ali sm mbt ict jfc bpi smph ac tel plus gtcap mer urc wlcon dmc mwc ltg sgp pgold

Global Investors Net Buyers Monday 3/23/26: jgs mynld ceb aev fcg keepr ew cic dhi apx px ap ceb cnvrg ogp rrhi acen at aev pcor nikl cosco

2:44pm PSEi plunges 3.0% to 5,839.42 in worst selloff in nearly a year. Local stocks tank as US-Iran tensions escalate and weak corporate earnings sour investor sentiment.

Philippines Sells TBills, Yield Rises P3.71B 364 Day at 5.166% P9B 182-Day at 5.032% P9B 91-Day at 5.004%

Opportunity??? Or Not??? Major World indices are approaching or have entered technical correction territory (a 10% drop from recent highs). Persistent uncertainty on inflation, global energy supply disruptions creates a "risk-off" sentiment that may lead to further declines.