Tag: investor confidence
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New Year, Same Challenges: Navigating Investor Confidence in the Philippine Stock Market
New Year, Same Challenges As the calendar turns, investors face a familiar landscape in the Philippine stock market. Early trading sessions this year show subdued momentum, with investor confidence still tempered by a mix of domestic and global headwinds. The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) closed at 6,052.92, down by 0.21 percent on the last trading…
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Philippine Stocks Outlook: New Year, Ongoing Challenges
Market snapshot: a start that mirrors the year The new year has arrived with familiar headwinds. The Philippine Stock Exchange ended the last trading session at 6,052.92, dipping by 0.21 percent, a reminder that sentiment remains fragile and volatility persists. Investors are navigating a delicate terrain where modest gains can be quickly offset by macro…
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Power producers cheer higher WESM secondary price cap as investment signal grows
Industry welcomes 19% SPC increase in WESM A group of independent power producers (IPPs) has welcomed the 19-percent hike in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) secondary price cap (SPC), arguing the adjustment could sharpen price signals for investors and support cash flow planning across the sector. The change comes amid ongoing reforms in the…
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PSX Opens Week on a Positive Note as KSE-100 Surges Over 1,500 Points
Market Gains Kick Off the Week Amid Optimism The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a firmly upbeat note, with investors showing renewed confidence as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged more than 1,500 points in early trading. The sharp rise signals an appetite for equities following a period of volatility, driven by improving…
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Zimbabwe’s Zanu PF Pushes for Mnangagwa Term Extension to Sustain Development
Introduction: A call for continuity in leadership In Zimbabwe, discussions within ruling party Zanu PF have intensified around the possibility of extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond the current constitutional limit of 2028. Party officials argue that Zimbabwe’s rapid development trajectory requires stable and uninterrupted leadership to maintain momentum, implement large-scale projects, and secure investor…
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Tinubu Hails Eurobond Oversubscription: Nigeria’s Diplomatic Push to Global Markets and Security Resolve
Introduction: A Show of Confidence in Nigeria’s Global Standing President Bola Tinubu has publicly celebrated the oversubscription of Nigeria’s Eurobond, emphasizing that the successful funding move reflects the country’s growing credibility on the world stage. In a national address and subsequent remarks, Tinubu underscored that Nigeria will continue to engage global partners with diplomacy as…