The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rebounded as the surge across global markets emboldened investors to hunt for bargains in the local equity market. The PSEi jumped 80.12 points, or 1.3 percent, to close at 6,238.46 on Thursday, Aug. 20, driven by broad-based gains led by a rally in mining...
Local equities declined as the peso dropped to an all-time low against the United States (US) dollar and global oil prices advanced, stoking fears that accelerating inflation will force borrowing costs to stay elevated. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) sank 106.36 points, or 1.7 percent,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped in thin trades on Monday, Aug. 17, as overseas Filipino (OF) remittance growth slowed down, while United States (US) bourses weakened due to softer economic data. The main index lost 35.5 points, or 0.56 percent, to close at 6,261.80. The services...
Local equities market retreated as the onset of the traditional “Ghost Month” coincided with portfolio shifts triggered by MSCI Inc.’s quarterly benchmark review and persistent local currency weakness, pushing the country’s main stock index to a one-week low. The Philippine Stock Exchange...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose on Wednesday, Aug. 12, as investor confidence was boosted by record highs in United States (US) bourses and the positive first-half performance of domestic blue-chip companies. The main index rose by 39.75 points, or 0.63 percent, to close at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) edged higher on the last trading day of the week despite weak economic growth data as investors picked up bargains in anticipation of more corporate earnings reports next week. The main index added 12.4 points, or 0.2 percent, to close at 6,290.35 on...
Stocks closed slightly lower as surprising uptick in the domestic unemployment rate and lingering geopolitical tensions sapped investor confidence ahead of the government economic growth report. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 8.36 points, or 0.13 percent, to finish at 6,277.95 on...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Wednesday, Aug. 5, despite the slightly lower July inflation rate of 6.2 percent as investors took profits ahead of the second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data release and amid overseas uncertainties. The main index dipped by 10.33...
Local equities fell as global geopolitical friction and domestic fiscal policy concerns eroded risk appetite, halting a previous session rally. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped 38.08 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 6,296.64 on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Sectoral performance was mixed,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied on Monday, Aug. 3, after oil prices fell on news that the United States (US) had halted strikes against Iran to allow peace negotiations to resume. The main index jumped 98.28 points, or 1.58 percent, to close at 6,334.72. Services led the gains,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell as the week ended on Friday, July 31, as investors cashed out ahead of the release of inflation and gross domestic product (GDP) data, as well as the rebalancing of the bourse’s benchmark index next week. The main index lost 69.31 points, or 1.1...
Local stocks advanced as investors drew encouragement from signals that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will refrain from aggressive interest-rate hikes, easing worries over rising borrowing costs and bolstering appetite for risk assets. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) added 49.01...