Local stock market may face selling pressure this week as investors lock in gains following a three-week rally, while shifting their focus to upcoming data on foreign investment and remittances for further direction. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) has shown a bullish bias recently,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed the week in the green as investors continued to buy up shares amid upbeat economic forecasts as well as increased foreign buying. The main index added 27.47 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 6,348.14 on Friday, Jan. 9. Services still led the...
Local stocks edged higher as investors focused on the prospect of interest-rate cuts by the central bank, looking past the record low for the local currency and a mixed batch of economic data. The Philippine Stock Exchange index rose 28.58 points, or 0.45 percent, to close at 6,320.67 on Thursday,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) took a breather after its three-day rally as the higher national debt and weaker peso prompted investors to cash out and pocket some profit. The main index dropped 25.82 points, or 0.41 percent, to close at 6,292.09 on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The services...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose substantially in reaction to the low December inflation rate of 1.8 percent, which opens the door for an interest rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in February. The benchmark index surged by 153.38 points, or 2.49 percent, to close at...
Philippine stocks extended their New Year rally for a second session as investors placed bets on a cooling inflation print and welcomed a retreat in global crude prices. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 29.47 points, or 0.48 percent, to finish at 6,164.53 on Monday, Jan. 5. While...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) is poised to extend streak of bargain-hunting as investors weigh the prospect of further interest rate cuts against critical economic data due for release this week. Optimism is building around expectations of stronger corporate earnings and pivot in...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong start for the year 2026 on improving confidence over the local economy after the latest manufacturing data pointed to a return to expansion mode. The main index leaped by 82.14, or 1.36 percent, to close at 6,135.06 on Friday, Jan. 2. The...
Despite an upbeat start in January, capital market observers agree that 2025 was a disappointing year for the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as the local bourse underperformed significantly while its regional peers rallied. The PSE index closed the final trading day of 2025 at 6,052.92 points,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed a lackluster year in the red, but above the 6,000 level, as investors exercised caution on the last trading day of 2025. The main index lost 12.72 points, or 0.21 percent, to close at 6,052.92 on Monday, Dec. 29. The property sector led the decline...
Philippine equities are expected to trade in a narrow range during a holiday-shortened week, with investors weighing the impact of delayed national budget against the prospect of long-term recovery in 2026. Trading volume will likely remain subdued with only two active sessions on the...
Local stocks extended their climb on Thursday, Dec. 26, as investors gingerly repositioned portfolios for the coming year, though a lack of fresh catalysts and the holiday lull kept trading activity subdued. The Philippine Stock Exchange index gained 23.73 points, or 0.39 percent, to finish at...
