PSE Market Outlook (20 Jan 2026) by 2TradeAsia
Local investors’ attention might focus on the East of Malampaya field gas discovery announcement of PBBM, that could put select oil-related counters on spotlight.
Local investors’ attention might focus on the East of Malampaya field gas discovery announcement of PBBM, that could put select oil-related counters on spotlight.
The PSEi rose 1.8% w/w, closing at 6,464.67 (+116.53 points), and is currently moving within an ascending channel that reflects sustained bullish momentum.
Movements would likely be range-bound, with fund managers off to their extended weekend break in the US.
BPI continues its four day winning streak edging up +0.64% higher and now presses into overhead resistance after reclaiming the 200MA.
AC surged +4.13% after shortly consolidating.
The index rebounded after a pullback from previous resistance levels, closing +1.53% higher while staying above key moving averages signaling a sustained uptrend.
Participants will monitor the PSEi’s movement past 6,500, as others might seize on this strength to cash-out.
Participants will monitor possible selling pressure on intra-day strength, to gauge the strength of the next resistance hurdle for local equities.
On technicals, AREIT is currently trading sideways above key moving averages (MA) 50-day and 200-day and is also trending around the 20-day MA and is playing as a strong support to the price action.
RCR is trading sideways, with price oscillating in a tight band.
The index eased to −0.17% after its three-day rally closing at 6,408.76 while staying comfortably above key moving averages and signaling an intact bullish bias.
Movements might stay range-bound for now, possibly with a plus-side boost, as fund managers position in key large-caps.
IMI broke above its pennant consolidation pattern to hit our target price of PHP4.14.
Gauges might be poised for slight technical breathers, given its ascent the previous sessions.
The PSEi rose 3.5% w/w, closing at 6,348.14 (+213.1 pts).
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