PSEi flat as caution persists amid Middle East risks

MANILA, Philippines — Local stocks ended nearly unchanged on Thursday as investors stayed cautious, weighing geopolitical risks and their potential impact on inflation and policy. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up 0.01 percent or 0.34 point, to close at 6,063.69, reflecting sideways movement throughout the session. Luis Limlingan, head of sales at stock brokerage