The local stock market continued its descent as investors wait for positive catalysts while coming to terms with the prospect of fewer interest rate cuts this year. The main index dropped 43.43 points or 0.68 percent to close at 6,299.67 as Industrials led the decline while Miners and the Property...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell to a 6.5-month low on Monday, Jan. 13, dragged down by a strengthening US dollar and growing concerns over the pace of US Federal Reserve rate cuts. The main index plunged by 153.22 points or 2.36 percent to close at 6,343.10 as Conglomerates led the...
The local stock market will be looking forward to the release of US December inflation figures for cues although sentiment has already been dampened by expectations that the Federal Reserve will be less aggressive in cutting policy rates. With the market having difficulty maintaining a solid...
The PSEi eased on thin trades on the last trading day of the week amid lack of cues from the US. The main index shed 15.25 points or 0.23 percent to close at 6,496.32 with Conglomerates leading the decline while Banks bucked the trend to post a decent gain. Volume was anemic at 1.04 billion shares...
The local stock market fell below the 6,500 level on renewed concerns that the US Federal Reserve may hold back on interest rate cuts. The main index lost 48.66 points, or 0.74 percent, to close at 6,496.72, with Conglomerates leading the decline while Miners managed to rally. Volume inched up to...
The local stock market dropped after the government reported an uptick in the inflation rate last month. The main index fell 79.79 points, or 1.20 percent, to close at 6,545.38. The Services sector led the retreat, with only Mining and Oil in the green. Volume was higher but still thin at 1.51...
The local stock market started the week on the positive side, with the PSEi sustaining the advance made in the first two trading days of the year. The main index added 21.36 points or 0.32 percent to close at 6,625.17 although only Banks and Services were up while most sectors were lower. Volume...
The release of the December 2024 inflation numbers will heavily influence the local stock market this week as trading volume normalizes with traders returning from the holidays. “Eyes are going to be on the Philippines’ December inflation data as this will provide clues on the Bangko Sentral ng...
The local stock market rose further after a positive Philippine manufacturing index spurred more bargain hunting. The main index added 53.42 points or 0.82 percent to close at 6,603.81 as Banks led the advance across the board. Volume was still low at 2.77 billion shares worth P3.78 billion as...
The local financial markets sent mixed signals to investors as the new year began, with the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbing slightly higher while the peso slipped against the US dollar, setting the stage for a potentially volatile 2025. The peso began the year with a slight...
Entering the new trading year 2025, stock market investors are faced with a lot of uncertainties as both risks and positive factors mingle to present a hazy picture in analysts’ crystal balls. For Chinabank Capital Corporation Managing Director Juan Paolo Colet, “Next year [2025] presents a...
For the local capital market, 2024 was a year of unmet expectations as global economic and geopolitical tensions took bourses worldwide, including the Philippines, on a roller-coaster ride. The year began with optimism. The Philippine Stock Exchange was projected to end the year at the 7,000 to...
