While sentiment continues to be weighed down by rising inflation, there may be some bargain hunting as investors wait to see how the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will react to the US Federal Reserve’s rate hike. “With already two consecutive weeks of decline, we may see some episodes of bargai
The Philippine Stock Exchange’s plan to shut down its unified trading floor, just after a few years in operation, signals the end of an era for the institution that has been steeped in its traditions. In a memorandum to all trading participants, PSE President Ramon S. Monzon said “the Exchange, wit
The local stock market is seen to continue to be weighed down by concerns over rising inflation and its impact on monetary policy and consumption both here and abroad while investors will keep an eye on remittance and balance of payments data. “The local market is seen to have a downward bias next
Sentiment at the local stock market may be weighed down this week by another round of substantial hikes in fuel prices and investors will also be watching out for the government’s report on the inflation rate last month. “Next week, the local market is seen to have a downward bias given the rise in
Despite the PSEi’s recent run-up, stock analysts see the market starting weaker this week as investors fret over the possible impact of rising interest rates and other issues overseas. “Next week may start on a negative note as we may see profit taking from the market’s preceding 3-day rally,” said