While investors show optimism amid expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, some volatility may still be seen as it may take two more months before this finally happens. Online brokerage firm 2Tradeasia.com noted how “deeply entangled the...
The local stock market may continue to ride higher on news of the lower Philippine inflation and indications of disinflation in the US although investors will still be waiting for the US July inflation report and some local economic data for more cues. “We’re seeing a build-up of upward...
This week, stock market investors will be waiting for the release of the May inflation numbers as well as the labor market data while also keeping an eye on the peso-US dollar exchange rate. Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said that there may also be some bargain-hunting as...
The local stock market is seen to remain volatile as sentiment continues to be weighed down by the weak peso, delayed interest rate cuts, and persistently-high inflation. “Broader market movements last week reflected a more hawkish US Fed, as officials indicated their lack of confidence to...
The local stock market has turned more optimistic with robust first quarter corporate results, below-expected April inflation data in the US, and hopes of policy easing cues from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. “At its current level, the local market is still deemed to be attractive. Hence,...
Investors in the local stock market will be taking cues from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy meeting this week. “The BSP is expected to keep rates steady (in its meeting on May 16), but stubborn inflation figures in April is making the speculation more interesting especially in light of...
Stock market investors will be taking their cue from the April inflation data to be released this week as this could affect interest rates while also looking forward to the release of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) numbers. “Investors are still moving in a cautious tone, evidenced...
The local stock market is seen to focus on inflation and its impact on the US and domestic interest rates while also taking note of first quarter earnings reports. “This week, macroeconomic concerns are still expected to be present, primarily with respect to the Philippines’ inflation and...
With the local stock market on a seven-day losing streak, there may be some bouts of bargain-hunting this week although investor sentiment will continue to be dampened by concern over rising inflation and its impact on interest rates. “The local market turned more bearish as it breached the 6,700...
With investor sentiment turning bearish amid fears that interest rate cuts are not coming soon due to rising inflation, the local stock market is seen to look to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ upcoming policy meeting as well as the country's trade data for direction this week. “Sentiment is...
Investors in the local stock market will be looking forward to the release of the March inflation numbers this week to see if there will be further delays in the central bank's policy rate cuts. “For the first week of April, investors are expected to look towards upcoming economic data for clues....
The local stock market is seen moving sideways as it benefits from quarter-end window dressing and some bargain hunting although cautious investors may opt to hold on to cash ahead of the long Easter weekend. “At 6,881.97, the local market is still at attractive levels with a price-to-earnings...
