While some optimism injected life into the local stock market last week, stocks remain undervalued, with no major economic news expected this week to serve as a catalyst to sustain the recovery. “The local market has shown signs of life last week, bouncing strongly on the back of positive...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose further on Friday, Nov. 21, after investors reacted positively to the government’s announcement of a balance of payments (BOP) surplus. The benchmark index rose by 66.32 points, or 1.12 percent, to close at 5,997.13. Conglomerates led Friday’s...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued to rally on Thursday, Nov. 20, as foreign investors joined the bargain buying following expectations of a rate cut and the exemption of Philippine agricultural exports from higher United States (US) tariffs. The main index soared by 117.1 points,...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose on Wednesday, Nov. 19, after a lot of Philippine agricultural products were exempted from United States (US) tariffs while the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised hope for one more rate cut, triggering more bargain buying. The main index jumped...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Tuesday, Nov. 18, as cautious investors immediately took profit from Monday’s price spike after the former chief economic manager of the Marcos Jr. administration projected that this year’s economic growth pace will fall well below the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rallied by almost 200 points on Monday, Nov. 17, as the two-day protest action against corruption turned out to be peaceful, contrary to what some fearmongers had predicted. The main index surged 194.77 points, or 3.49 percent, to close at 5,779.12. Banks...
Investor sentiment in the country has deteriorated, with bears continuing to pull down the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) to lows last recorded during the pandemic. “This week, the local market is still seen to have a bearish default. The bourse could move down further as...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Sunday, November 16 he didn’t find it strange to see the stock market plunge to a new five-year low following the allegations made by former lawmaker Zaldy Co against President “Bongbong” Marcos. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance said...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) plunged on Friday, Nov. 14, as initially positive sentiment reversed after corruption allegations were hurled against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. by former legislator Zaldy Co. The main index plummeted by 142.64 points, or 2.49 percent, to close at...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) rose further as investors picked up cheaper stocks following the end of the United States government shutdown and speculation of a possible rate cut. The main index added 12.97 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 5,726.99 on Thursday, Nov. 13. Miners and...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) extended its downward spiral, as mixed corporate results failed to lift investor sentiment. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the main index fell 73.57 points, or 1.29 percent, to close at 5,629.07. The decline was led by the Banks sector, while Services bucked the...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) continued its decline following last week’s slower economic growth data, coupled with concerns over the impact of the recent twin super typhoons. The main index shed 56.73 points, or 0.99 percent, to close at 5,702.64 on Monday. Nov. 10. The Services and...