The local stock market rose further as investors continued to bank on expectations of a low inflation rate for May that increases chances for a rate cut. The main index jumped 60.20 points or 0.95 percent to close at 6,412.86 as the interest rate-sensitive Property sector led the advance while...
The local stock market rose as investors cheered the passage of a law that will reduce the stock transaction tax while also betting that the inflation rate would remain low last May. The main index added 11.13 points or 0.18 percent to close at 6,352.66 as the Property sector led the advance,...
After its weak performance last week, the local stock market will now be waiting for the release of the country’s inflation data for cues as to which direction to take. “Next week, the local market is expected to take cues from various economic data. Primarily, investors are expected to watch...
The PSEi dipped again as investors remained cautious and took profits late in the trading day after President Marcos asked heads of government controlled corporations to resign for another top level reshuffling. The main index shed 12.99 points or 0.20 percent to finish at 6,412.81 with Miners...
he PSEi rose after the US announced another pause in the implementation of tariffs on products from the European Union. The main index added 41.18 points or 0.64 percent to close at 6,425.80 as Banks led gains accross the board. Volume improved to 601 million shares worth P6.3 billion as gainers...
The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) ended slightly negative as investors continue their wait-and-see stance as several economic data are die for release later this week. The main index shed 5.32 points or 0.08 percent to close at 6,384.62 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume...
The PSEi declined on mixed trading as investors waited for the release of economic data due this week. The main index shed 23.16 points or 0.36 percent to close at 6,389.94 with sectoral indices equally divided. Volume was low at 486 million shares worth P4.74 billion as gainers outnumbered losers...
Stock investors are expected to take cues from the release of a slew of data this week, which includes the Philippines’ budget and trade balance numbers as well as US gross domestic product and jobless claims. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Chief Economist Michael L. Ricafort said upcoming...
The PSEi fell today, its fifth straight day of declines, on delayed reaction to the Moody’s downgrade of its credit rating for the US. The main index dropped by 119.51 points or 1.85 percent to close at 6,335.33 with the Services sector leading the retreat across the board. Volume rose to 1.35...
The PSEi dipped only slightly despite a credit rating downgrade for the US by Moody’s. The main index shed 10.69 points or 0.17 percent to close at 6,454.84 with sectoral indices evenly mixed. Volume was firm at 755 million shares worth P6.19 billion as losers outnumbered gainers 109 to 86 with...
With the Philippine stock market on a six-week winning streak, investors will decide if gains can be sustained by taking cues from the release of the country’s balance of payments data, US jobs and home sales reports, as well as recent corporate earnings results. “The local market is already on...
The PSEi managed to close almost flat despite weaker economic data released both in the US and in the Philippines. The main index shed 1.33 points or 0.02 percent to close at 6,465.53 with sectoral indices evenly divided. Volume was relatively stable at 730 million shares worth P6.59 billion as...
