Stock market investors will be watching out mainly for the US Federal Reserve’s next move this week as well as the local remittance figures to see if the PSEi deserves to continue trading above the 7,000 level. “Last week, the local market was able to close above the crucial 7,000 level....
Global markets will be looking for cues from the release of US inflation figures this week while local equities are seen to be more volatile as it experiences a tug-o-war between improving investor sentiment at the domestic front and concerns over the weakening of the US economy. “This week, the...
While the 7,000 level is a strong resistance for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), the local stock market is seen to continue its bullish trend specially in the light of expectations of a September rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. “This week, the local market could still move with an...
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...
Investors in the local stock market will eagerly wait for the result of the Monetary Board’s policy meeting and the release of US inflation numbers this week, which will determine whether last week’s rebound will be sustained. “Next week, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ monetary policy...
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...
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....
While investors show optimism amid expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, some volatility may still be seen as it may take two more months before this finally happens. Online brokerage firm 2Tradeasia.com noted how “deeply entangled the...
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...
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...
