The local stock market is seen to be cautiously optimistic this week as it builds up strength above the 7,000 level for its fourth quarter run although inflationary factors may put at damper on sentiment. “Next week, the local market could move sideways. The brightening economic prospects brought...
The local stock market will be looking out for the release of September’s inflation rate, the impact of rising oil prices on goods and services, as well as the filing of candidacies for next year’s national elections. “Next week, the local market’s movement could depend on our COVID-19...
The local stock market is seen to be cautiously optimistic this week although it is still uncertain if it will have enough steam to breach, and stay above, the 7,000 resistance level. “The local market may still take cues from our COVID-19 situation. Last week, our case counts have averaged...
This week, stock market investors will be watching out for three key government announcements on the quarantine classification as well as the latest inflation and unemployment data. “The local bourse may take cues from the government’s decision regarding the quarantine classifications of the...
The local stock market is seen to be weighed down by the extension of quarantine measures in the national capital region as well as by rising COVID-19 cases while several issuances may affect market liquidity. “In general, the local market has shown bullish momentum in the past two weeks. The...
Concern over the surge in COVID cases will be foremost in the minds of stock market investors this week, although the government is also set to release data on remittances and balance of payments. “While we may see some bargain hunting in the early part of this week following last Friday’s...
Investors in the local stock market will be closely watching the COVID numbers after the easing of quarantine measures in the nation’s capital while also waiting for the release of employment this week. “Next week, the local market may decline if our country’s COVID-19 situation further...
Trading this week will be influenced by the release of economic data, including the much-awaited gross domestic product (GDP), as well as more first quarter earnings reports. “Market sentiment may still have a bearish bias as investors continue to adjust their economic recovery expectations, from...
The stock market is seen to continue to be weighed down by the country’s COVID situation while investors will also be taking cues from the April inflation figure and corporate earnings announcements. “Next week, we still see a downward bias for the local market as we expect clouded economic...
The fate of the stock market this week is seen to hinge on whether or not the growth of new COVID-19 cases in the country is arrested and if the imposition of strict quarantine measures will be extended further. (Photo credit: https://www.pse.com.ph) “Investors are expected to take cues from our...
The local stock market is seen to continue falling as COVID-19 cases in the Philippines remain on the uptrend while investors see the CREATE Law as not enough to help listed firms hurdle their pandemic-related problems. “Next week, we still see a downward bias for the local market as our COVID-19...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile this week due to the upcoming release of earnings results of some index heavyweights as well as the inflation figure for February. “Inflation expectations are expected to be one of the main drivers of the market ahead of the release of the...
