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Ascendant opportunities in times of geopolitical conflict
The Middle East ruckus threatens the phenomenal growth of energy-hungry AI. Defense and industrials offer a strategic hedge.
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March 27, 2026
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- Donald Trump said he would suspend strikes on Iran’s energy facilities for 10 days amid ongoing talks, though Tehran rejected the US peace proposal as biased and unfair.
- Russia has warned it may reintroduce a gasoline export ban if necessary to stabilize domestic fuel supplies and prices amid global energy market volatility.
- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas held its policy rate steady at 4.25% in an unscheduled meeting to reassure markets amid economic worries linked to the Middle East conflict.
- The Energy Regulatory Commission temporarily suspended electricity spot market trading to ease soaring prices projected to reach PHP 9 per kWh during the ongoing energy crisis.
- The peso weakened to PHP 60.23 per dollar on Thursday, slipping 13 centavos as Middle East war uncertainty kept markets cautious while awaiting signs of de-escalation.
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Trade Update: Wider trade deficit in February
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Metrobank US-Iran Risk Index: No swift end seen
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BSP Update: First rate hike likely in June
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Ascendant opportunities in times of geopolitical conflict
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