PSEi Recovers on Easing Middle East Tensions, Lower Oil Prices
Philippine stocks rebounded on Tuesday, with the PSEi climbing 1.13% to close at 5,945.71, as investors reacted positively to easing Middle East conflict and falling global oil prices, boosting market risk appetite.
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