The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the fourth day on Monday, July 6, on expectations of a lower June inflation rate, although late profit-taking pared most of the day’s gains. The main index added 35.96 points, or 0.58 percent, to close at 6,223.99. Banks led the advance, while...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed the week on a positive note as investor sentiment continued to be lifted by lower oil prices and improved macroeconomic signals. The main index rose by 62.31 points, or 1.02 percent, to close at 6,188.03 on Friday, July 3. Miners led the advance due...
Equities market rose for a second consecutive session as investors welcomed the World Bank’s reclassification of the country’s economic status and the steady performance in domestic manufacturing. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 56.46 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at...
Local equities snapped a streak of losses, joining the broader regional rally as diplomatic efforts to ease Middle East tensions soothed investor anxiety and drove oil prices down. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 32.09 points, or 0.53 percent, to close at 6,069.26. Despite the...
Local stocks retreated on the final trading day of the first half as investors locked in gains from a three-day rally, driven by mounting concerns over local inflation and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 1.6 percent—or 96.24 points—to close at...
Despite the signing of the United States (US)-Iran peace deal, local stock market investors are advised to remain cautious as the Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) benchmark has lost its momentum amid concerns over lingering inflation and rising interest rates. “Failing to take 6,150, the local...
Continuing its see-saw performance this week, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) bounced back above the 6,000 level on Thursday, June 25, as easing oil prices spurred bargain hunting. The main index rose by 79.69 points, or 1.33 percent, to close at 6,071.06. The recovery of index...
Local equities plunged back below a critical psychological threshold as worsening domestic growth forecasts and a hawkish shift in United States (US) Federal Reserve monetary policy expectations triggered a broad-based selloff. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slumped 133.85 points, or...
Domestic equities snapped a two-day decline, rallying as investors capitalized on lower valuations after the United States (US) issued an interim waiver on Iranian energy exports, dragging global crude prices to a three-month low. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 1.51 percent, or...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Monday, June 22, after Iran walked out of peace talks and closed the Strait of Hormuz again, while the Philippine government reduced its economic growth estimates due to the war and lower infrastructure spending. The main index plunged by 100.33...
Local equities face renewed downward pressure as resurfacing geopolitical friction in the Middle East and prospects of further domestic monetary tightening threaten to derail a recent market rally. Investor sentiment is turning bearish following the postponement of peace negotiations between the...
Local equities market retreated at the end of the week as investors pared back risk following the central bank 's hawkish policy stance and the sudden disruption to geopolitical diplomatic efforts in Europe. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped 18.31 points, or 0.3 percent, to...
