Alternate export routes and a U.S.-protected route through the Strait of Hormuz have helped restore oil and fuel exports from the Gulf to near prewar levels.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index ended the week nearly unchanged, closing at 5,629.03 points, down 0.44 point, or 0.008 percent, as bargain hunting helped the market recover from its intra-day low.

Oil and tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased as Iran and the United States pursue negotiations aimed at ending seven months of hostilities, potentially changing the dynamics of the talks.

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9 in September from 88.6 in August, which was itself revised from 89.4, according to data published by the Conference Board.

Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov has called for renewed efforts to strengthen the international trading system as G20 trade ministers met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index again closed at its intra-day low, falling 50.01 points, or 0.88 percent, to 5,629.47 points on Thursday as investors remained cautious over economic concerns.

International tourism to the United States has declined despite the country hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with visitors from several major allied countries recording significant drops.

States imposed a ban on nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, certain dairy products and motorcycles.

With Iran's southern ports affected by the US naval blockade, Tehran is looking for alternatives for exporting oil and importing goods.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index declined further on Wednesday, closing at its lowest level of 5,679.48 points, down 58.92 points or 1.03 percent.

President Donald Trump’s proposal to curb diesel exports could fail to produce lasting price reductions, as US refiners could reduce production in response to an oversupply in the domestic market.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index continued its decline on economic and geopolitical concerns, dropping 50.47 points, or 0.87%, to 5,738.40 on Tuesday, its intraday low.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and three other Democratic senators urged the Trump administration to maintain restrictions on China's access to advanced semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index started the week below the 5,800 support level, declining 37.10 points, or 0.64%, to close at 5,788.87 on Monday amid renewed concerns over the economic outlook and global market conditions.

The 30-year US Treasury yield has risen to its highest level since 2004 as stocks fell, raising questions about whether volatility in bond yields could prompt a larger pullback in equities.

Warren Buffett spent more than six decades building Berkshire Hathaway into one of America's most powerful companies. At his final annual shareholder meeting as CEO in May 2025, Buffett warned shareholders about the long-term risks posed by U.S. fiscal policy and the dollar.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence could cause catastrophic loss of life if powerful AI tools were used by people with malicious intent.

McKinsey & Co. is warning companies that AI spending could become more expensive and less predictable as businesses increasingly deploy AI agents.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering raising the asset thresholds that trigger stricter oversight of large banks.

The corporate bond market is showing a growing divide between AI-related issuers and more traditional companies, with investors demanding greater concessions from some technology borrowers as expected debt issuance rises.

The shift toward more powerful but lower-cost AI models could help companies build more sustainable business models and potentially make it easier to slow the pace of frontier development.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index rebounded on Friday as investors hunted for bargains following a five-session decline, gaining 95.95 points, or 1.67%, to close at 5,825.97.

Global inflation is expected to remain elevated as higher energy prices feed into consumer prices, while central banks may need to maintain restrictive monetary policies.

President Donald Trump said this week that he supports banning U.S. diesel exports as domestic fuel prices reach record levels.