F. Yap Securities / 2TradeAsia

Profit-taking may continue, as sentiment glides with headlines on the Middle East.

Recovery is likely to continue, having come off from its recent high, on supply situation assurances from fiscal and global authorities.

Market participants may get feelers for possible rebound, given Pres. Trump’s latest word that the conflict in Iran could end sooner.

Profit-taking may continue, as market participants assess fiscal guidance on near-, medium- & long-term contingencies to address volatile crude oil prices.

Expect volatility, with WTI crude advancing above $80/barrel.

Volatility may continue, as market participants size-up fiscal preparations from the US/Israel-Iran conflict.

Another range-bound session is seen, as market participants debate on the extent of the ongoing conflict in US/Israel-Iran.

Expectations of improved economic momentum for 2026 might aid increased buying at the local bourse, alongside possibilities for additional monetary plus fiscal stimulus.

Rises may continue, given the solid momentum build-up in net foreign buying for local equities.

Having moved above the 6,500 zone, participants will monitor the PSEi’s staying power, as some might seize on the recent strength to pocket gains.

Expectations of improved economic momentum for 2026 might aid increased buying at the local bourse, alongside possibilities for additional monetary plus fiscal stimulus.

Regional markets may get the boost from the US SC’s move to declare as illegal, Pres. Trump’s punitive tariffs, while the latter effected 10% temporary global Import duty for 150 days, providing relief on regional trade.

Expect subdued sessions and movements within narrow band, with most fund managers on their Lunar New Year break.

Profit-taking may continue, ahead of next week’s Chinese Lunar year break, while some fund managers seize this trend to reposition portfolios.

Expect volatile trades, as some investors seize on the recent ascent to cash-out to reposition portfolios and next week’s Chinese Lunar year break.