The local stock market rose further as the peso firmed up while oil prices dropped due to the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The main index added 32.89 points or 0.52 percent to close at 6,325.64 on Wednesday, June 25, with the advance led by the Property sector, although Banks and Industrials...
The PSEi bounced back after Iran made only a token response to the United States (US) bombing of its nuclear facilities and the US announced a ceasefire, although investors’ relief eventually gave way to caution and trimmed intra-day gains. The main index rose by 74.47 points, or 1.2 percent, to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged in a knee-jerk reaction to the United States’ (US) bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, as this may lead to further escalation in the conflict and fuel more oil price hikes. The main index fell by 121.49 points, or 1.92 percent, to close at...
The Philippine stock market ended the week lower, as investors worried about the inflationary effects of higher oil prices due to the Israel-Iran conflict, coupled with a weaker peso. The main index shed 17.24 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 6,339.77 on Friday, June 20. The Industrial sector...
Local stocks rose as investors anticipate a rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which is seen to lower the cost of money and boost consumer and corporate spending. The main index added 19.58 points or 0.31 percent to close at 6,357.01 on Thursday, June 19, as Banks led the advance while...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered the previous day’s loss on more substantial remittance numbers as well as hopes that the Israel-Iran conflict will de-escalate. The main index added 10.61 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,3699.19. Industrials led the advance while Banks...
The ongoing war between Israel and Iran pulled down the PSEi as it made investors jittery. The main index dropped 37.01 points, or 0.58 percent, to 6,358.58, although sectoral indices were evenly split. Volume was strong at 1.07 billion shares worth ₱8.82 billion, as losers outnumbered...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped after the Bangko Sentral reported that foreign direct investments slid in the first quarter of the year. The main index lost 58.46 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 6,347.67, as Banks led the retreat across the board. Volume rose to 1.45 billion...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) started the week on firmer footing after the government reported higher international reserves, while US and China agreed to more trade talks. The main index added 29.34 points or 0.46 percent to close at 6,406.13 on the back of advances by Conglomerates...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell on Wednesday, June 4, as investors opted to secure profits from the past two trading sessions while awaiting clearer signals from upcoming inflation figures. The main index shed 34.3 points (0.53 percent), closing at 6,378.56. The mining sector...
The local stock market rose further as investors continued to bank on expectations of a low inflation rate for May that increases chances for a rate cut. The main index jumped 60.20 points or 0.95 percent to close at 6,412.86 as the interest rate-sensitive Property sector led the advance while...
Regulators and stock market players are welcoming the enactment of the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), as it is key to attracting more investors and boosting trading activity on the local bourse. "The passage of CMEPA sends a clear message to both domestic and global investors...
