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Philippines' Upper-Middle Income Status Boosts Stock Market
The Philippine stock market rose for a second consecutive day, fueled by investor optimism following the World Bank's reclassification of the Philippines as an upper-middle income economy. The mining and oil sector saw significant gains, with expectations of increased investment and credit inflow.
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