Local stocks edged lower as investors weighed warnings from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that persistent global supply disruptions could push the economy into stagflation. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 3.40 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 5,893.40 on Wednesday,...
Local equities fell for a consecutive session, with the benchmark index slipping below a key psychological support level as rising global oil prices and sputtering peso triggered the selloff. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped 44.72 points, or 0.75 percent, to finish at 5,896.8 on...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined on Monday, May 18, as oil prices rose on fear that the United States (US) may resume its war in Iran after failing to break the deadlock in peace negotiations. The main index dropped 35.25 points, or 0.59 percent, to close at 5,941.52. Miners...
Local stocks retreated on Friday, May 15, pulling the benchmark index back below the 6,000 psychological threshold as sliding peso and cooling remittance data prompted investors to reduce exposure ahead of the weekend. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 38.26 points, or 0.64 percent,...
Local equities market climbed back above the key psychological threshold on Thursday, May 14, as late-session bargain hunting offset persistent anxiety over macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical volatility. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) advanced 68.25 points, or 1.15 percent, to...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped further on Wednesday, May 13, due to mixed corporate earnings results as well as uncertainty in the Middle East and in local politics. The main index lost 25.2 points, or 0.42 percent, to end at 5,946.78. The industrial sector led the decline,...
Local equities retreated as the breakdown in diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran sent oil prices higher and weighed on the local currency. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 14.87 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 5,971.98 on Tuesday, May 12, snapping a brief...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose on Monday, May 11, on bargain hunting—particularly in stocks that posted encouraging first-quarter performances. The main index added 25.88 points, or 0.43 percent, to close at 5,986.85. The property sector led the advance, while conglomerates and...
Local equities retreated as weaker-than-expected economic growth print and escalating tensions in the Middle East prompted investors to pocket gains before the weekend. The Philippine Stock Exchange index fell 73.3 points, or 1.2 percent, to close at 5,960.97 on Friday, May 9. The Services sector...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) climbed back above the 6,000 threshold, shrugging off the weaker-than-expected economic growth report as investors focused on potential diplomatic breakthroughs between the United States (US) and Iran. The benchmark gauge advanced 67.06 points, or 1.1...
Local equities rebounded as global market anxieties eased after United States (US) President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on naval escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, shifting Washington’s focus toward securing a peace agreement with Iran. The benchmark Philippine Stock...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) made a strong bounce on Monday, May 4, as bargain hunting began after more firms reported first-quarter earnings and outlooks while the United States (US) announced its plan to escort ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The main index jumped by...
