The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index closed higher on Tuesday, rising 66.30 points or 1.13% to 5,945.71, as bargain hunting lifted select heavyweight stocks despite lingering market uncertainty.

European policymakers are increasingly calling for a tougher approach toward China, citing concerns over industrial competition and trade imbalances.

American consumers have long supported economic growth despite inflation and higher borrowing costs.

Chip stocks plunged to end last week, turning a rough session into a broad rout as the semiconductor sector suffered its worst drop since April 2025.

Bitcoin extended its decline, falling more than 2% to around $61,000, as risk-off sentiment spread across global financial markets.

US stocks fell sharply on Friday (Saturday in Manila), with technology shares leading losses after a stronger-than-expected jobs report raised concerns about future monetary tightening.

The global semiconductor market is projected to grow by 89.9% in 2026, reaching a record $1.51 trillion, driven largely by expanding demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Oil prices edged lower as traders weighed potential demand destruction against ongoing geopolitical uncertainty tied to US–Iran relations.

The global artificial intelligence (AI) trade paused last week as semiconductor stocks pulled back from recent highs, ending a prolonged rally that had driven markets to record levels.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index fell on the day, closing near its intraday low at 5,879.41 points, down 58.79 points or 0.99%, as renewed tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment.

A growing number of Americans are no longer purchasing new vehicles, signaling a shift in traditional middle-class consumer behavior.

Another 8 million barrels of oil were withdrawn from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) last week, bringing inventory levels close to Biden-era lows and placing the reserve near its lowest point since the early 1980s.

More than three-quarters of UK workers are not on track to achieve a “moderate” standard of living in retirement.

There are several reasons to be cautious about the housing market this spring: mortgage rates remain high, economic sentiment is weak, and home prices are still unaffordable for many buyers.

A proposed policy allowing U.S. retirement savings accounts to invest in cryptocurrencies is facing criticism from lawmakers and financial advocates.

Canada has formally requested a renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of upcoming renegotiation deadlines.

Rising interest rates are increasing pressure on the U.S. economy as global investors demand higher returns on government debt.

Israel’s weapons exports reached a record high of more than $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024.

On 2 June 1976, the Soviet Union and the Republic of the Philippines established diplomatic relations.

Businesses large and small have begun receiving tariff refunds after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling found that President Donald Trump lacked constitutional authority to impose broad import taxes on goods from nearly every country.

The Japanese government and ruling parties have begun coordinating plans for a temporary reduction in consumption tax on food and beverages starting in April 2027.

ExxonMobil is warning that global oil inventories are nearing unusually low levels, raising concerns that crude prices could spike sharply if supply tightens further.

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell used one of his first major public appearances since leaving office to defend the independence of public institutions while accepting an award honoring his efforts to preserve the Federal Reserve’s autonomy.

Global port operator ICTSI single-handedly lifted the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index to 5,953.17 points, up 40.48 points or 0.68%, as the broader market turned volatile and succumbed to profit-taking after briefly climbing above the psychological 6,000-point level.