F. Yap Securities / 2TradeAsia

Participants might angle on the latest weakness in local manufacturing gauge that could raise questions on the strength of 4Q consumer demand.

Following Friday’s incline, equities investors may aim for the PSEi’s next trajectory towards 6,200.

Expect volatile sessions, as some might cash-out ahead of US Thanksgiving plus month-end portfolio closing.

Attention may revert to the PSEi’s move above the 6,000 zone, given wider expectations for a Fed rate cut plus monetary easing at home.

Movements might be range-bound, as the PSEi makes a firmer base above the 6,000 zone.

Participants are all-eyes on whether local gauges would climb its way back to 6,000 base, having recovered last week.

Momentum from yesterday’s trend may continue, to put back the PSEi above the 6,000 track.

Participants will monitor angles for continued recovery, especially in select stocks seen to benefit from December’s seasonal kick in consumer spending.

Another range-bound session is expected, as fund managers weigh the market’s stance to slower economic growth and the prospects for monetary easing this December.

Eyes are set whether follow-through lifts are in store for local equities, given yesterday’s recovery.

Caution might prevail, as attention is locked on the PSEi’s staying power above 5,500.

Expect volatile sessions, as the market digests on 9M corporate earnings & renewed debates on whether the Fed would pursue its rate cut for the final lapse of 2025.

Eyes are set on possible continuation of yesterday’s ascent, which may be driven by crude futures’ sharp decline.

Having cracked below 5,700, participants might stay on the sidelines for now, until gauges firm-up a solid base.

Monitoring on interim results continues, as participants assess the depth of consumer demand and investment initiatives for the remainder this year.