The PSEi declined on mixed trading as investors waited for the release of economic data due this week. The main index shed 23.16 points or 0.36 percent to close at 6,389.94 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume was low at 486 million shares worth P4.74 billion as gainers outnumbered losers...
Stock investors are expected to take cues from the release of a slew of data this week, which includes the Philippines’ budget and trade balance numbers as well as US gross domestic product and jobless claims. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said upcoming...
The PSEi fell today, its fifth straight day of declines, on delayed reaction to the Moody’s downgrade of its credit rating for the US. The main index dropped by 119.51 points or 1.85 percent to close at 6,335.33 with the Services sector leading the retreat across the board. Volume rose to 1.35...
The PSEi dipped only slightly despite a credit rating downgrade for the US by Moody’s. The main index shed 10.69 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,454.84 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume was firm at 755 million shares worth P6.19 billion as losers outnumbered gainers 109 to 86 with...
With the Philippine stock market on a six-week winning streak, investors will decide if gains can be sustained by taking cues from the release of the country’s balance of payments data, US jobs and home sales reports, as well as recent corporate earnings results. “The local market is already on...
The PSEi managed to close almost flat despite weaker economic data released both in the US and in the Philippines. The main index shed 1.33 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,465.53 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume was relatively stable at 730 million shares worth P6.59 billion as...
The local stock rallied after the early release of results of a peaceful mid-term elections and a pause on the US-China trade war. The main index jumped by 108.62 points or 1.68 percent to close at 6,566.82 as the Services sector lead the charge while Miners lagged behind as gold prices dropped....
Investors in the Philippine stock market will be watching out for news on how the mid-term elections was conducted and how the Marcos administration’s candidates fared while also waiting for the release of remittance numbers. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Chief Economist Michael L....
The local stock market ended the week higher as investors cheered to announcement of a trade deal between the US and the UK. The main index jumped 68.71 points or 1.08 percent to close at 6,458.20 as Conglomerates led the advance while Miners declined with weaker gold prices. Volume grew to 738...
The local stock market weakened after first quarter economic growth was slower than the government’s target while the Fed did not cut its policy rates. The main index dropped 75.96 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,389.49 with Conglomerates leading the retreat across the board. A total of 733...
The PSEi rallied on expectations of a US trade deal coupled with upbeat first quarter earnings reports. The main index jumped by 102.80 points or 1.64 percent to close at 6,354.99 with the Property sector and Banks leading the charge although the Services and Mining counters dropped. Volume rose to...
The local stock market declined as some investors took profits while waiting for fresh leads although this was partly offset by the start of window-dressing before April ends. The main index shed 19.25 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,249.50, pulled down by the retreat of Banks while...
