Inflation is a term that we often hear on the news, but many Filipinos may not fully understand how it affects our daily lives. Simply put, inflation refers to the general rise in the prices… Read More »How Inflation Impacts Your Finances: A Guide for Filipinos
The Philippines, a thriving economy in Southeast Asia, continues to be a magnet for local and international investors. With the country’s robust economic growth, strategic location, and increasing focus on digital transformation, the investment landscape… Read More »Top 10 Investments in the Philippines for 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Although the economic momentum from the first quarter of 2024 carried into the second, the equity market experienced volatility. The index plunged to its lowest level in seven months during the penultimate week of the… Read More »Philippine Market Recap June 2024
In May, the equities market experienced significant volatility. Despite ongoing investor optimism regarding the global economic outlook, this was insufficient to sustain risk assets, leading to a 3.99% month-on-month decline in the benchmark index. The… Read More »Philippine Market Recap May 2024
April proved to be a challenging period for equity markets, marked by a confluence of factors that stirred concerns among investors. The release of robust US inflation data, coupled with a seemingly lackluster first-quarter US… Read More »Philippine Market Recap April 2024
Moreover, positive macroeconomic indicators from various regions worldwide contributed to the notion of a gradual economic slowdown rather than a sharp downturn, supporting market sentiment. In this context, Philippine stocks demonstrated significant gains, with the… Read More »Philippine Market Recap March 2024
In February, stock markets experienced a notable uptick, buoyed by robust economic indicators and positive earnings reports, contributing to overall gains for the year so far. Domestic equities saw a notable surge, climbing by 4.49%… Read More »Philippine Market Recap February 2024
After the robust rally in the final quarter of 2023, the performance of various asset classes in January presented a mixed picture. The buoyancy of risk assets was fueled by strong growth data and hopes… Read More »Philippine Market Recap January 2024
As we step into the new year, it’s important to assess the economic landscape and examine the factors that may influence the Philippine stock market in 2024. This market outlook aims to provide insights and… Read More »Navigating the Waves: A Market Outlook for the Philippine Stock Market in 2024
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has made a monumental announcement that is poised to reshape the nation’s financial markets. Starting October 23, 2023, short-selling will be introduced in the Philippines. This move is expected to… Read More »Short-Selling: A Game-Changer for the Philippine Stock Market