The local stock market ended up after early profit-taking following the release of lower-than-expected inflation figures for November.
The main index rose by 24.58 points or 0.39 percent to close at 6,308.95 even though sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume was still low at 622 million shares worth P4.01 billion as losers beat gainers 94 to 82 with 41 unchanged.
“Philippine shares bucked the trend of US markets as November inflation came in better than expected,” said Regina Capital Development Corporation Managing Director Luis Limlingan.
Philstocks Financial Research and Engagement Officer Mikhail Plopenio said “this Tuesday, the local market rose due to last-minute bargain hunting as investors cheered the deceleration of inflation at home.“
“The local bourse was in the red territory for the most part of the day before a last-minute push from the buyers,” he noted.