Market Outlook

Another range-bound session is seen as participants weigh on the odds for the Fed’s rate cut next week, that may be seconded by local monetary authorities.

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

The PSEi rose 0.42% w/w to 6,022.24, bouncing from 5,800 support levels.

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.

The index ends on the red to close at 5,976, losing -0.75%, coming down from the recent momentous gains.

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.

The PSEi has increased by 7.39% w/w, closing at 5,997.13 (+412.78 pts), after breaking below the 5,600 level and then making a bullish reversal.

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

The index shoots higher with investors creating positions on key constituents, moving the index up by 2.01% to close at 5,930.81.

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.