The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dipped on Friday, July 24, as share prices fell amid concerns over rising oil prices and the higher tariff the United States (US) slapped on Philippine goods. The main index shed 2.11 points, or 0.03 percent, to close at 6,281.01. Sectoral indices were...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) was slightly higher on Thursday, July 23, as some investors started bargain hunting despite rising oil prices because of the United States (US)-Iran war. The main index added 15.27 points, or 0.24 percent, to close at 6,283.12. Banks led the advance, while...
Local stocks snapped their four-day winning streak as weakening currency prompted investors to lock in recent profits, pulling the benchmark index back from near-overbought levels. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 81.92 points, or 1.28 percent, to close at 6,333.80 on Tuesday, July...
Local equities managed to carve out modest gains on Monday, July 20, holding above a key technical floor as strength in heavyweights like International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) offset growing anxiety over rising global oil prices sparked by conflict in the Middle East. The...
Local equities advanced, pushing the benchmark index back above the key 6,400 threshold, as the temporary breather in global energy markets and anticipation of strong second-quarter earnings lured bargain hunters back to the table. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed 78.96 points, or...
Local equities rose for the second consecutive day as easing concern over the path of United States (US) interest rates and major foreign investment proposal in the local energy sector bolstered investor sentiment, overshadowing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Philippine Stock...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose on Wednesday, July 15, lifted by gains on United States (US) markets after a lower inflation rate eased fears of an aggressive US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike. The main index gained 46.48 points, or 0.74 percent, to close at 6,302.5. Banks led the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) opened the week lower as early bargain-hunting gave way to concerns over rising tensions in the Middle East. The main index shed 20.98 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 6,265.72. Miners led the retreat, while services was the only sector to finish in...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) resumed its upward trajectory on Friday, July 10, after the previous trading day’s breather, as easing United States (US)-Iran tensions and a vote of confidence in the Philippine economy from US aid agency Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) lifted investor...
Local equities rose for a sixth consecutive day as heavy buying in port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) countered afternoon profit-taking triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 28.66 points, or 0.46...
Local equities extended their winning streak to a fifth consecutive session as market sentiment received a boost from a slower-than-expected inflation print for June. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged up 23.12 points, or 0.37 percent, to finish at 6,247.11 on Tuesday, July 7. Despite...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose for the fourth day on Monday, July 6, on expectations of a lower June inflation rate, although late profit-taking pared most of the day’s gains. The main index added 35.96 points, or 0.58 percent, to close at 6,223.99. Banks led the advance, while...