F. Yap Securities / 2TradeAsia

Sessions may advance, taking its lead from Wall Street’s overnight incline Friday (DJIA +1.17%, Nasdaq Comp. +1.97%).

Select sectors might be in focus, specifically leisure/gaming bets, given BLOOM’s earnings results.

Expect volatility to prevail, ahead of the release of February’s inflation data.

Caution would likely be thrown anew, given yesterday’s MOC-sell-off (especially for holdings & property).

Attention would be on possible recovery for local gauges, as sentiment trails Wall Street’s overnight ascent, plus possible consideration for

Volatility may prevail, as the market balances expectations for tightened monetary policies versus recovery prospects.

Participants will monitor if supply pressure would continue, having weakened below the 6,700 zone.

Expect supply pressure on intra-day ascents, as most factor-in tighter monetary policies to address inflation.

Meanwhile, interest in specific sectors tied to RE, agri & food security, mineral exploration may perk-up trading interest.

Expect volatility, as participants digest the release of 4Q earnings in the coming days, as well as outlook for most of large-caps this year.

Sentiment might glide to BSP’s 50bps rate hike move, as well as Wall Street’s overnight descent (DJIA -1.26%, Nasdaq Comp. -1.78%).

Local equities might take its cue from Wall Street’s ascent, mainly on improved retail sales growth for January.