Equities

Investors can look toward corporate earnings releases for positive narratives.

Metrobank recognized at CFA Society Philippines’ 10th Annual Best Managed Funds of the Year Awards for 2025.  

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) has not yet reached overbought levels. We see the market continue to trade higher.

The release of key economic data and full-year earnings reports may spur some positive sentiment. Still, gloom hangs in the air amid Ukraine’s plight and US tariffs.

A reduction in the reserve requirement ratio and the removal of the Philippines from the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) augur well for stocks.

Strong asset expansion drives income growth

The market will take cues from the US economy and US Fed pronouncements.

Investors continue to be wary. We expect sideways trading with a slight downward bias this week.

It has been four weeks of decline owing to bargain hunting. All eyes are on the January 2025 inflation data.