The local stock market is expected to move sideways this week as stocks are at bargain levels, but negative sentiment ahead of inflation data could still impact prices. “With the market at attractive levels, we may see some instances of bargain hunting. However, we expect lingering concerns to...
Share prices plunged again as the market remains volatile, this time as investors worry about the plan of incoming US President Donald Trump to slap fresh tariffs on imports. The main index fell 104.27 points or 1.53 percent to close at 6,702.59 with Conglomerates suffering the biggest loss. Volume...
The peso fell again to the P59 mark against the dollar on Tuesday, Nov. 26, primarily due to US President-elect Donald Trump’s intention to impose additional tariffs on products from several countries. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines showed that the local currency fell by...
The PSEi declined as investors exercised caution while waiting for developments in the US. The main index dropped 43.14 points or 0.63 percent to close at 6,806.86 as the Services sector led the retreat with only Banks managing to advance. Volume fell to 588 million shares worth P4.6 billion as...
The local stock market recovered some lost ground as investors wait for fresh US and Philippine economic data to be released later this week. The main index added 69.87 points or 1.03 percent to close at 6,850 as the Services sector led all sub-indices higher. Volume rose to 701 million shares...
The local stock market remains bearish as its rally last week was seen as just a dead cat bounce, not based on a change in sentiment. “Inflationary pressure and geopolitical risks are starting to permeate global markets more deeply; central banks are becoming less aggressive on previously...
The peso recovered on Friday, Nov. 21, strengthening to P58.87 against the US dollar, following its recent dip to a two-year low of P59. Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines showed that the local currency appreciated by 13 centavos from Thursday’s closing rate of P59 against the...
The local stock market dropped on concern over the weaker peso and the escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine. The main index fell 82.88 points or 1.21 percent to close at 6,780.13 with Conglomerates leading the retreat while Miners bucked the trend. Volume fell to 605 million shares...
The peso has weakened against the US dollar for the third consecutive trading day, closing at P59 on Thursday, Nov. 21, marking its lowest value in two years. According to data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines, the peso depreciated by 0.09 centavos from Wednesday's closing rate of...
The local stock market fell on profit-taking following a strong three-day bounce. The main index lost 112.62 points or 1.61 percent to close at 6,863.01 as Conglomerates led the drop with only the Services sector managing to advance. Volume was stable at 1.37 billion shares worth P5.64 billion as...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been recognized as one of the world’s best employers by international standard-setting organization Investors in People (IiP). In a statement, the SEC said it received the Overseas Employer of the Year Award during a ceremony held in London, United...
The PSEi continues to rally following last week’s steep dive and is now close to the 7,000 level as the central bank said its rate cut plan is unchanged while investors are more upbeat now with US-Philippine relations under incoming President Trump. The main index surged by 172.44 points or 2.53...
