The PSEi started the week stronger and just a few points shy of 7,000 resistance level amid growing optimism spurred by better Philippine economic numbers. The main index rose by 48.16 points or 0.69 percent to close at 6,984.25 as Banks led the charge although Industrials and Miners were in the...
Global markets will be looking for cues from the release of US inflation figures this week while local equities are seen to be more volatile as it experiences a tug-o-war between improving investor sentiment at the domestic front and concerns over the weakening of the US economy. “This week, the...
The local stock market firmed up after the August inflation rate dropped lower than expected. The main index added 25.85 percent or 0.38 percent to close at 6,907.97 but sectoral indices were still evenly divided. Volume was lower at 517 million shares worth P5.07 billion as gainers edged out...
Amid the recent strength of the equities market, Philstocks Financial sees the PSEi ending the year between 6,998.78 and 7,665.26 based on its earnings growth projection of five percent to 15 percent for main index members. “With a robust labor market and easing ination, we expect strong demand...
The PSEi recovered from early losses to close flat as investors initially sold down stocks following weak US markets overnight. The main index shed just 0.8 points or 0.01 percent to close at 6,882.12 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume was a little higher at 653 million shares worth P5.56...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez facilitated on Monday night, Sept. 2 the request for the immediate release of P390 million in financial aid to indigent citizens affected by the wrarh of Typhoon...
While Ghost Month ends on Sept. 2, the local stock market is seen to continue to consolidate just below the 7,000 resistance level as investor sentiment remains upbeat although eyes will be on the August inflation numbers later this week. “The market could move with an upward bias on the back of...
As the Philippines navigates the digital age, the financial technology sector is witnessing a major transformation. Recent studies indicated a surge in the adoption of financial mobile apps among consumers. For many Filipinos, the shift to digital finance has made managing money more...
While warning that the country braces for energy transition that will be expensive, Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla has appealed to banks and other financial institutions for longer tenor on loans that will be funneled to power projects across technologies as a way to soften cost impact on...
The local stock market increased amid strong trading as investors adjusted their portfolios while waiting for more economic indicators. The main index added 5.99 points or 0.09 percent to close at 6,897.54, with sectoral indices split evenly. Volume shot up to 1.74 billion shares worth P13.3...
Local share prices weakened as investors take profits after the index failed to hold above the 7,000 resistance level. The main index lost 66.46 points or 0.96 percent to close at 6,891.55 as Conglomerates led the retreat although the Property and Mining counters stayed in the green. Volume was...
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – Five-thousand farmers, fishermen, and families from 15 municipalities and one city in this province received cash assistance from the Office of the President on Monday, August 26, at the Capitol Compound in Barangay Amas here. FIVE-thousand farmers, fishermen, and...
