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...
For decades, the Philippines relied on mandated credit quotas to push banks toward underserved sectors. The Agri-Agra Law and micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) lending requirements under the Magna Carta were intended to correct market failures by steering resources toward agriculture and...
Local stocks were little changed on Tuesday, Dec. 23, as trading volumes dried up ahead of the year-end holidays, with marginal gains in the mining sector offsetting retreat in service and industrial shares. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up 0.65 points, or 0.01 percent, to finish...
The Philippine herbal medicine industry is growing, driven by rising consumer interest in natural, plant-based remedies. According to Insight10, a healthcare-focused research and consulting firm—as mentioned in a BusinessWorld article last month—the Philippine herbal supplement market was...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong bounce on Monday, Dec. 22, and recovered last Friday’s lost ground on the back of bargain-hunting and some window-dressing for the year’s end. The main index jumped by 120.39 points, or 2.03 percent, to close at 6,041.26, with the advance...
Investors are expected to favor cash positions this week following a selloff on Dec. 19, as caution prevails ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. While window-dressing activities could provide a temporary lift for select Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) members, the broader outlook...
The Philippine benchmark index retreated on Thursday, Dec. 18, as investors locked in gains while awaiting crucial United States (US) inflation data for cues on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index dropped 47.54 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at...
CEBU CITY – Help came for landslide victims in various areas in Bohol province. Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado and Vice Gov. Nick Besas Jr. recently led the distribution of assistance to 320 households affected by landslides in the municipalities of Jagna and Garcia Hernandez. The first cash...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped on last minute profit-taking on Tuesday, Dec. 16, as investors waited for fresh economic data from the United States (US). The main index shed 2.34 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 6,055.68. The services and mining sectors fell, while the...
I tend to agree with the Andy Williams song: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” While other people may not have nice things to say about the Christmas season, the point is that it is, indeed, the best time of the year. Top of mind among the things that make this season special is the...
The local stock market started the week on firmer footing, with investor sentiment continuing to be supported by signs that the central bank may cut rates further. The main index added 21.3 points, or 0.35 percent, to close at 6,058.02 on Monday, Dec. 15. The mining and property sectors led the...
