The local stock market ended lower as investors pocketed gains from the PSEi’s four-day advance last week, as investors exercise caution amid developments in the Middle East and while waiting for more economic data. The main index lost 43.33 points or 0.78 percent to close at 6,364.94 with the...
A slightly higher inflation rate that remains below two percent in June would allow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut interest rates some more in August, economists said. In a June 27 report, Deutsche Bank Research economist Junjie Huang said headline inflation could have inched up to...
The PSEi ended the week on a positive note as investors continue buying stocks as the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is holding despite a shaky start. The main index jumped by 77.62 points, or 1.23 percent, to close at 6,408.27—led by the strength of the property sector, although miners fell...
A new corporate buyer is planning to invest ₱333.33 million in Bitanga-led MRC Allied Inc., and this will result in the investor becoming the listed company’s biggest principal shareholder. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), MRC said it has received “a definitive offer...
Despite double-digit exports growth in the first five months of the year, economic think tanks expect the sales of Philippine-made goods overseas to falter in the second half, especially if United States (US) President Donald Trump pushes through with his tariff spree. “Exports are also likely to...
The Philippines’ plan to temper spending on public goods and services in a bid to narrow its budget deficit to pre-pandemic levels may slow economic growth, according to the think tank Capital Economics. “Monetary easing across the region should support consumption and investment, but tighter...
The Philippine benchmark index inched up as investor sentiment remained buoyed by easing oil prices amid a ceasefire in the Middle East. The main index added 5.01 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,330.65 on Thursday, June 26, although only Conglomerates and the Property counter managed to...
The local stock market rose further as the peso firmed up while oil prices dropped due to the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The main index added 32.89 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,325.64 on Wednesday, June 25, with the advance led by the Property sector, although Banks and Industrials...
The PSEi bounced back after Iran made only a token response to the United States (US) bombing of its nuclear facilities and the US announced a ceasefire, although investors’ relief eventually gave way to caution and trimmed intra-day gains. The main index rose by 74.47 points, or 1.2 percent, to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged in a knee-jerk reaction to the United States’ (US) bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, as this may lead to further escalation in the conflict and fuel more oil price hikes. The main index fell by 121.49 points, or 1.92 percent, to close at...
The Philippine stock market ended the week lower, as investors worried about the inflationary effects of higher oil prices due to the Israel-Iran conflict, coupled with a weaker peso. The main index shed 17.24 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 6,339.77 on Friday, June 20. The Industrial sector...
WawaJVCo, Inc. said the company is accelerating preparations for the Upper Wawa Dam 's commercial operations in December, following the project 's completion seven months ahead of schedule. In a statement on Friday, June 20, the joint venture company between Prime Infrastructure Capital,...
