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Business confidence remains positive but fragile, with tight credit limiting capex momentum.

Higher oil and peso risks may lift inflation and delay easing, affecting rate-sensitive sectors.

Nickel Asia earnings surged on higher ore prices and shipments, boosted further by a Coral Bay stake sale.

Megaworld’s leasing-driven income is growing, helping steady earnings even as residential sales remain soft.

Robinsons Retail saw stronger same-store sales, signaling healthier demand and setting up improved margins into 2026.