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Our usual host is out with a cold, so this week's wrap comes with a substitute voice — same notes, same numbers. The Philippine stock index gained 1.59% this week to 6,286.70, riding a six-day winning streak before a midweek stumble. June inflation cooled to 6.4%, but core inflation hit a 31-month high of 4.4%, keeping BSP rate-hike risk alive. Plus: the US aid agency MCC approved a $60M grant...

This week on the Philippine Market Wrap, we cover the PSEi for the week of June 29 – July 3, 2026. Three major positive catalysts converged: the World Bank upgraded the Philippines to upper-middle-income status for the first time since 1987, GCash parent Mynt formally filed for what would be the Philippines' largest-ever IPO (up to PHP 92.3B / ~$1.5B, targeting Q4 2026), and a US-Iran ceasefir...

This week on the Philippine Market Wrap, we recap the PSEi for the week of June 22–26, 2026. The index started the week on the back foot, dropping roughly 1.6% on Monday as foreign selling hit across sectors. By Friday's close, the PSEi had recovered to 6,072.24 — but still finished the week down around 63 points from the previous Friday. We break down the sector moves (Financials +1.06%, Mini...

Ahead of the Independence Day long weekend, the PSEi extended its slide to 5,910.06, holding below the 6,000 mark. In this episode we trace the chain behind it: Middle East tensions → higher oil prices → imported inflation. We look at how a weak peso (around 61 to the dollar) amplifies cost pressures, and the dilemma facing the BSP (central bank) in a near-"stagflation" setup where growt...

The Philippine stock market declined this week as multiple pressures converged at once. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised interest rates, inflation expectations climbed well above target, and rising oil prices driven by Middle East tensions added further strain. The PSEi fell below the six thousand level, with financial stocks leading the decline. Notably, the peso weakened despite the rate h...

Description Last week, Philippine financial markets were driven by a sharp external shock: an emerging energy crisis linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Following the government’s declaration of a national energy emergency, concerns over fuel supply and rising oil prices triggered a broad market reaction. The PSE index fell below the key 6,000 level, the peso weakened beyond 60 per U...

This episode reviews the Philippine stock market on 6 February 2026. The PSEi finished slightly higher amid expectations of a potential rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, while trading volumes remained thin and overall sentiment stayed cautious. We discuss sector performance, key stock movers, and highlight recent developments at RL Commercial REIT to capture the broader market mood. Thi...

The Philippine stock market rebounded strongly, with the PSEi reclaiming the 6,300 level on the back of bargain hunting and renewed expectations of policy rate cuts. Banking stocks led the advance, while broader market participation remained selective. In this episode, we explore: what drove investors back into the market, which sectors supported the rebound, and why caution is still warranted des...

本日のフィリピン株式市場では、前日の上昇を受けた短期的な利益確定が入り、 PSEiは6,500ポイント手前で小幅に下落しました。 本エピソードでは、 ・指数が重要なテクニカル・レジスタンスに近づいた意味 ・セクター別の動きと資金ローテーション ・売買が活発だった主要銘柄の動向 ・GDP成長期待と短期的なリスクの整理 について、簡単に分かりやすく解説します。 このポッドキャストは、一般的な情報提供と市場解説を目的とした...

As 2026 begins, the Philippine stock market (PSE) appears to be showing early signs of recovery. With easing inflation and expectations of interest rate cuts, the benchmark index has moved into positive territory at the start of the year. However, market participants and overseas investors are focusing on one issue above all others —not interest rates or economic indicators, but the rule of law an...

In this episode, we look back at the Philippine stock market in twenty twenty-five. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index fell by more than seven percent over the year, making it the most challenging period for the market since the pandemic crash of twenty twenty. But this was not just a story about weak numbers. Corruption concerns, slowing economic growth, currency pressure, and continued foreign...

In this episode, we break down the Philippine stock market performance on December 22, 2025 . The PSEi rebounded sharply, rising two point zero three percent and reclaiming the key six-thousand level , supported by bargain hunting and positive cues from Wall Street. However, foreign investors remained net sellers, highlighting continued caution beneath the headline rally. We cover: What drove the...

In this episode of  Philippines Market Wrap , we review the Philippine market performance on December nineteenth, twenty twenty-five. The peso traded sideways against the U.S. dollar, while the Philippine Stock Exchange Index fell as investors took profits ahead of year-end. We look at key movements in the peso, sector-wide declines in equities, and notable stock performances, including defensive...

The Philippine stock market moved higher on December twelve, twenty twenty-five, following a twenty-five basis-point rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, or BSP. The benchmark PSEi rose above the six-thousand level, supported by gains across most sectors, particularly property and financial stocks. At the same time, the Philippine peso weakened into the fifty-nine range against the U.S. do...

In today’s episode, we take a calm, narrative walk through the Philippine stock market’s performance on December five. Why did the economy fall short of its targets in twenty twenty-five? And what does the road to a potential recovery in twenty twenty-six really look like? From the PSEi’s movement to standout names like International Container Terminal Services, Inc., Jollibee Foods Corporation, a...

A quick breakdown of the  December 3, 2025  Philippine stock market session. The  PSEi closed at 5,905.84 (-1.48%) , pressured by rising government debt, a weaker peso, and the OECD’s trimmed growth forecasts. Services led the decline, while Mining & Oil was the only sector to finish in the green. Converge ICT (CNVRG)  outperformed with a 3.63% gain, while  DigiPlus (PLUS) ,  ICTSI (ICT) ,  Ay...

2025年12月3日のフィリピン株式市場を解説。 PSEiは 5,905.84（-1.48%） と大幅下落。 政府債務の増加、ペソ安の進行、OECDの成長率下方修正が重なり、投資家心理が悪化しました。 セクター別では Services が最も弱く、 一方で Mining & Oil は唯一プラス圏。 個別銘柄では Converge ICT（CNVRG） が +3.63%と逆行高。 DigiPlus（PLUS） 、 ICTSI（ICT） 、 Ayala Corp（AC） などの大型株は軟調でした。 12/4に発表される 11...

In this week’s episode of Philippines Market Wrap, we highlight how the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) regained the 6,000 level following S&P’s reaffirmation of its “positive” outlook. We also explain the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s latest inflation forecast for November 2025—estimated between 1.1% to 1.9%—and what it could mean for investors and the broader economy.

The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) climbed back above the six-thousand level on November 24th, powered by bargain hunting and rising expectations of interest rate cuts from both the BSP and the US Federal Reserve. In this five-minute episode, we break down the day’s biggest drivers, sector performance, notable stock movers, and the peso’s stable close. A clear, concise market wrap for inve...