While the local stock market is ripe for bargain-hunting after crossing the bear market line led to a steep drop last week, analysts warned that sentiment continues to be on the negative side due to macroeconomic factors here and in the US. “With four straight weeks of decline, we expect bargain...
Stock market investors are hoping for some positive cues from the US Federal Reserve this week although both sentiment and technical indicators point downward even though share prices are already at attractive levels. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said “The local market...
A lack of fresh leads is expected to keep the local stock market bearish this week, but bargain hunters may find opportunities as prices reach a seven-month low. “The local market has turned more bearish last week as it extended its decline. At the same time, the market has broken below the 6,400...
The local stock market will be looking forward to the release of US December inflation figures for cues although sentiment has already been dampened by expectations that the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive in cutting policy rates. With the market having difficulty maintaining a solid...
The release of the December 2024 inflation numbers will heavily influence the local stock market this week as trading volume normalizes with traders returning from the holidays. “Eyes are going to be on the Philippines’ December inflation data as this will provide clues on the Bangko Sentral ng...
With only two trading days in the opening week of 2025, the local stock market is expected to see less activity as investors remain cautious and some traders are still on vacation. “In its first week for 2025, a shortened one, we expect trading to remain lethargic,” said Philstocks Financial...
Investor sentiment in the local stock market is expected to remain bearish this week due to prospects of fewer rate cuts in 2025, a weakening peso, and concerns related to the government’s budget for next year. "The local market is turning more bearish as it extended its decline last week," said...
Stock market investors are hoping that the policy meetings of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the US Federal Reserve this week will spur bargain-hunting as share prices remain low amid bearish market sentiment. According to Philstocks Financial, investors are looking for positive...
With the Christmas season in full swing, the local stock market is seen to gather optimism from hopes of rates cuts by both the Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this month. “The local market was able to bounce back last week and close at the 6,700 - 6,800 support range. This...
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...
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...
Despite stock prices falling to bargain levels, the market remains bearish amid concerns about the weaker peso, potential US interest rate cuts, and US policies under the new political leadership. “The local market’s technical indicators continue to show a bearish bias, with the bourse falling...
