The local stock market is seen to remain weak this short trading week as concern over rising inflation and monetary tightening by the US Federal Reserve weigh on investor sentiment. “This week, the local market could move with a downward bias as it continues to face headwinds from both offshore...
The local stock market will be watching out mainly for the March inflation rate figure which will be announced by the government on Tuesday. “Next week, inflation is expected to be one of the main themes in the local market. Our March consumer price index data is set to be released with the...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile this week due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia and its impact on oil prices and inflation. “We may still see a turbulent week ahead for the local market amid the lingering uncertainties on the Russia - Ukraine conflict,” said...
The local stock market will continue to be influenced this week by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine as well as its impact on inflation and, consequently, interest rates. “The Russia - Ukraine war and its impact on the global economy, primarily on oil prices, is still expected to weigh on...
Share prices of local nickel mining companies have been rising as the industry is riding high on the surge of ore prices in the global market due to strong demand coupled with supply disruptions. Demand for nickel has been rising as the global economy recovers as it is an ingredient for making...
The local stock market is seen to continue being pulled back and forth by earnings reports and positive factors such as the improving Covid-19 situation and negative risks such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and inflation fears. “Next week, the local market may continue to trade sideways...
Russian invasion, alert level to sway stocks By JAMES A. LOYOLA Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on global equities and other markets will continue to weigh on the local bourse although an easing of quarantine measures may give the PSEi a little boost. “Next week, the local market is...
This week, investors will be taking cues from corporate earnings reports, hints on local and US policy rates, and the government’s decision on whether to further relax quarantine restrictions. “The government’s decision on the alert level restrictions in the country for the 2nd half of...
COL sees PSEi rising to 8,400 By JAMES A. LOYOLA The Philippine stock market is seen to rise by about 20 percent from the PSEi’s January opening to about 8,400 by yearend as investors have become more bullish as the COVID-19 pandemic is seen to become less of a threat. 63010 In a press briefing,...
The local stock market will take cues this week from the US Federal Reserve’s first round of Federal Open Market Committee meeting as well as the release of the Philippines’ fourth quarter gross domestic product data. “The Fed's first round of FOMC this year on Jan 25-26 (statement out on the...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile this week despite growing optimism over the recovery of the country’s economy amid the surge in COVID cases fueled by the Omicron variant. “Next week, we may see selling pressures take over the market following its 3.57 percent rally last week....
The local stock market is seen to continue to be plagued by the rapidly rising cases of COVID-19 in the country and concern that it will again lead to the highest lockdown level. COVID-19 virus “A continuation of this (rising) trend is expected to further escalate worries over the possibility of...
