While Ghost Month ends on Sept. 2, the local stock market is seen to continue to consolidate just below the 7,000 resistance level as investor sentiment remains upbeat although eyes will be on the August inflation numbers later this week. “The market could move with an upward bias on the back of...
The local stock market is seen to continue riding on optimism this week due to the Bangko Sentral rate (BSP) cut and expectations that the US Federal Reserve may start reducing rates by September. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said that, while the local market had a good...
Local stocks are seen to be ripe for bargain hunting during the first week of the Chinese Ghost Month, but investor sentiment will be swayed mainly by a slew of important economic data and corporate earnings reports. “The local market is still deemed to be undervalued and, with the two-week...
Stocks market investors will be looking mainly towards the US Federal Open Market Committee meeting and corporate earnings reports for cues this week even as there remains more room for bargain-hunting amid improving trading data. “The local market has already exhibited a golden cross as its...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to ban Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) may have little impact on most publicly-listed property developers, but it will affect the jobs and sales of businesses supporting the industry. “POGO operations have been reduced since the...
Sentiment at the local stock market is still seen to be buoyed by expectations of a rate cut although some stocks may be vulnerable to profit-taking following recent gains. “We continue to see a build up in positive momentum for the local bourse as it extends its rally to a fourth straight week....
The local stock market may continue to ride higher on news of the lower Philippine inflation and indications of disinflation in the US although investors will still be waiting for the US July inflation report and some local economic data for more cues. “We’re seeing a build-up of upward...
After its steep eight-day fall, the local stock market will now be looking forward to the Monetary Board’s policy meeting later this week as it hopes for a statement that will trigger bargain-hunting among investors. “The local market is seen to be exhibiting a bearish bias… With its decline,...
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...
