The local stock market has turned bearish after last week’s plunge but investors are not seen to jump in to pick up bargains this week as they are expected to remain on the sidelines amid an absence of positive catalysts. “The local market declined last week by 2.07 percent. With its decline,...
Investors in the local stock market will be looking towards the US for cues as key economic data releases and the US Federal Reserve policy meeting will be front and center this week. “The highly anticipated Fed meeting on June 11 to 12, plus inflation reports for May should drive...
This week, stock market investors will be waiting for the release of the May inflation numbers as well as the labor market data while also keeping an eye on the peso-US dollar exchange rate. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said that there may also be some bargain-hunting as...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile as sentiment continues to be weighed down by the weak peso, delayed interest rate cuts, and persistently-high inflation. “Broader market movements last week reflected a more hawkish US Fed, as officials indicated their lack of confidence to...
The local stock market has turned more optimistic with robust first quarter corporate results, below-expected April inflation data in the US, and hopes of policy easing cues from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. “At its current level, the local market is still deemed to be attractive. Hence,...
Investors in the local stock market will be taking cues from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy meeting this week. “The BSP is expected to keep rates steady (in its meeting on May 16), but stubborn inflation figures in April is making the speculation more interesting especially in light of...
Stock market investors will be taking their cue from the April inflation data to be released this week as this could affect interest rates while also looking forward to the release of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) numbers. “Investors are still moving in a cautious tone, evidenced...
The local stock market is seen to focus on inflation and its impact on the US and domestic interest rates while also taking note of first quarter earnings reports. “This week, macroeconomic concerns are still expected to be present, primarily with respect to the Philippines’ inflation and...
The conflict in the Middle East is seen to continue to weigh on the local stock market which is now near its 6,400 support level and showing bearish technical indications. “With last week’s drop, the market is now at even more attractive levels. Hence, episodes of bargain hunting could be seen...
Investors in the local stock market will be looking forward to the release of the March inflation numbers this week to see if there will be further delays in the central bank's policy rate cuts. “For the first week of April, investors are expected to look towards upcoming economic data for clues....
The local stock market is seen moving sideways as it benefits from quarter-end window dressing and some bargain hunting although cautious investors may opt to hold on to cash ahead of the long Easter weekend. “At 6,881.97, the local market is still at attractive levels with a price-to-earnings...
After the PSEi broke its 7-week rally while failing to breach the 7,000 resistance level, the local stock market is seen to wait for fresh cues from the Federal Reserves meeting this week (March 19-20). “Last week’s drop opens doors for bargain hunting opportunities. However, a strong rally...
