Market Outlook

Sentiment might take its cue from Wall Street’s incline, after PCE index was in-step with estimates (+0.3% in January).

The local bourse ended the trading session down by -0.45% to 6,861.

Another range-bound session is seen, with the month-end portfolio rebalancing.

The PSEi inched up by +0.58% w-o-w to close at 6,913.21, marking a five-week winning streak.

The local bourse ended the trading session with a +0.08% uptick, reaching 6,903.15.

Sentiment might sway to Wall Street’s incline (DJIA +1.18%, Nasdaq Comp. +2.96%), as economic & corporate earnings growth prospects are highlighted anew.

The PSEi settled higher by +0.62% to 6,897.36 yesterday as the bears fled the bourse.

Light sessions are seen, with foreign fund managers on their extended weekend break for the US Presidents’ Day holiday.

Movements might stay range-bound for now, as the PSEi reinforces a firmer base at 6,800.

The PSEi surged by +0.34% w-o-w to close at 6,873.23, marking its fourth winning streak.

Sentiment might sway to Wall Street’s lead, with improved liquidity returning to equities.

Attention would be on the local central bank’s policy meeting, with consensus for a status quo.

The PSEi closed at 6827.92, slightly below its intraday high of 6848.57, indicating some volatility during the trading day.

Sentiment might glide to Wall Street’s weakness, on fears for possible slight uptick in domestic inflation for Feb.

The PSEi surged by +2.13% w-o-w to close at 6,850.16, extending its winning streak for the third week.