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Stock Market Weekly: Some positive developments to price in

A bit of good news from the Middle East perked up investor mood. Locally, however, unemployment and inflation may remain elevated.

October 5, 2026

by First Metro Securities Research

Equities

Stock Market Weekly: Fresh inflationary pressure

The local bourse is likely to trade sideways with a downward bias this week, as Middle East tensions remain high and oil prices are set to rise.

September 21, 2026

by First Metro Securities Research

Equities

Stock Market Weekly: Focus still on Middle East conflict

Investors continue to monitor hostilities in the Middle East, which will likely lead to sideways trading with a downward bias.

September 14, 2026

by First Metro Securities Research

Equities

Stock Market Weekly: Time for selective positioning

We see sideways trading with an upward bias this week, amid a likely hunt for companies trading at a discount following the MSCI index rebalancing.

September 1, 2026

by First Metro Securities Research

Equities

Stock Market Weekly: Higher pump prices again

The local bourse is expected to trade sideways with a downward bias this week amid Middle East tensions and higher pump prices.

August 24, 2026

by First Metro Securities Research

Equities

AI optimism amid Ghost Month caution

Robust US earnings may revive the AI supercycle, shake off July’s sell-off, and drive Asian technology stocks’ recovery.

August 20, 2026

by Sophia Bonifacio, Maria Christina Virtudazo

Equities

Stock Market Weekly: A bit of optimism

Attention remains on earnings releases, while US-Iran negotiations run in the background, with prospects of a trade agreement.

August 11, 2026

by First Metro Securities Research

Equities

Japan: A rising sun for equities?

Nascent opportunities in Japanese stocks may help you construct a more diversified and resilient portfolio

July 29, 2026

by Yoshitaka Hirakawa

Equities

Stock Market Weekly: Shift to earnings season

Like the sword of Damocles, the Middle East threat hangs over markets, but earnings season will influence individual stocks this week.

July 20, 2026

by First Metro Securities Research

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Stock Market Weekly: Some positive developments to price in

Stock Market Weekly: Fresh inflationary pressure

Stock Market Weekly: Focus still on Middle East conflict

Stock Market Weekly: Time for selective positioning

Stock Market Weekly: Higher pump prices again

AI optimism amid Ghost Month caution

Stock Market Weekly: A bit of optimism

Japan: A rising sun for equities?

Stock Market Weekly: Shift to earnings season

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