After numerous failed attempts this year, the Philippine Stock Exchange’s benchmark index finally closed above the 7,000 resistance level on expectations of rate cuts and a stronger Philippine economy. The PSEi surged 79.79 points or 1.15 percent to 7,024.67 with the interest rate-sensitive...
The local stock market weakened as investors pocketed gains while wait for the announcement of the US August inflation rate. The main index dropped 39.75 points or 0.57 percent to close at 6,944.88 as the Property sector led the decline while the Services counter managed to hold its ground. Volume...
The PSEi closed flat after late selling pulled it back down from its peak well above the 7,000 resistance level. The main index end higher by just 0.38 points or 0.005 percent at 6,984.63 as half the sector indices declined. Volume was strong at 777 million shares worth P7.26 billion as gainers...
The PSEi started the week stronger and just a few points shy of 7,000 resistance level amid growing optimism spurred by better Philippine economic numbers. The main index rose by 48.16 points or 0.69 percent to close at 6,984.25 as Banks led the charge although Industrials and Miners were in the...
Singapore-headquartered investment fund Clime Capital will be injecting up to $10 million for the solar rooftop installations in the commercial and industrial (C&I) space as well utility-scale ventures to be undertaken by Upgrade Energy Philippines (UGEP), a joint venture between Aboitiz Power...
As inflation falls, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will further lower key interest rates at its next monetary policy stance meeting in October, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "The past week has brought more encouraging news on inflation, with August data showing that...
The local stock market rose further as optimism generated by the lower inflation rate overcame news of weaker US equities. The main index added 28.12 points or 0.41 percent to close at 6,936.09 with Conglomerates leading the advance while the Services and Mining counters lagged behind. Volume was...
The local stock market firmed up after the August inflation rate dropped lower than expected. The main index added 25.85 percent or 0.38 percent to close at 6,907.97 but sectoral indices were still evenly divided. Volume was lower at 517 million shares worth P5.07 billion as gainers edged out...
The PSEi recovered from early losses to close flat as investors initially sold down stocks following weak US markets overnight. The main index shed just 0.8 points or 0.01 percent to close at 6,882.12 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume was a little higher at 653 million shares worth P5.56...
Local share prices softened on profit-taking due to lack of fresh cues as US markets were closed while inflation numbers are not due until Thursday. The main index dropped 40.49 points or 0.58 percent to 6,882.92 as the Services sector led the retreat while Conglomerates bucked the trend....
The local stock market managed to advance as investors remain upbeat amid prospects of lower interest rates. The main index added 25.87 points or 0.38 percent to close at 6,923.41 with sectoral indices mixed. Volume was lower at 555 million shares worth P4.89 billion as gainers outnumbered losers...
Think tank Capital Economics has warned that the stalling Philippine economic growth would persist this year, even as easing inflation and expectations of more interest rate cuts by the central bank will improve prospects next year. While the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 6.3...
