The local stock market continues its bearish trend, breaking below the 7,000 support line, but, cheaper prices and the prospect of a rate cut may encourage buying activity while investors await foreign direct investment and remittance data. "Foreign funds have been exiting the market, and technical...
While the recent market decline has brought share prices to attractive levels which may spark some bargain-hunting, stock market investors are seen to be wary due to the US elections and the release of the October inflation data. “The local market has exhibited bearish movements in last week’s...
During this shorter trading week, investors are seen to pick up some bargains after local share prices fell last week due to the damage caused by the typhoon and its expected impact on the economy. “The local market is having a hard time getting past the 7,400 - 7,500 resistance range as the...
Local stock market bulls will be looking at the start of the earnings season for more steam to continue its run after hitting a wall at the 7,400 to 7,500 as the weakening of the Peso together with offshore uncertainties weigh on sentiment. “With the local market still deemed to be attractive, we...
Local stocks will be taking cues from the central bank’s policy meeting but the start of the week may see some bargain-hunting after the market pulled back last week following a rally that lasted five straight weeks. “Trading has toned down as seen in the thinning value turnover and foreigners...
Tensions in the Middle East is threatening to stop the stock market bull in its tracks although the low September inflation may continue to boost investor sentiment as it may lead to lower interest rates and higher consumer spending. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said...
The local stock market is seen to remain bullish and try to breach the 7,500 level this week although there will continue to be bouts of profit-taking—making it more volatile. While the Philippine Stock Exchange is already in a bull market, Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco...
The local stock market may see initially some profit-taking this week following its recent rally although sentiment remains generally upbeat and will continue to buoy share prices. “The local market has been showing bullish momentum, rising for three straight weeks, with the latest one getting it...
Stock market investors will be watching out mainly for the US Federal Reserve’s next move this week as well as the local remittance figures to see if the PSEi deserves to continue trading above the 7,000 level. “Last week, the local market was able to close above the crucial 7,000 level....
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...
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...
While the 7,000 level is a strong resistance for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), the local stock market is seen to continue its bullish trend specially in the light of expectations of a September rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. “This week, the local market could still move with an...
