PSE Market Outlook (17 Mar 2026) by 2TradeAsia
Possible gradual bargain hunting might set in, as participants take their cue from US equities’ advance.
Possible gradual bargain hunting might set in, as participants take their cue from US equities’ advance.
The PSEi fell 4.14% w/w, closing at 6,058.94 (-261.47 points), and is now trading below its key moving averages (20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day).
URC edged up (+1.02%), moving below key moving averages as it consolidates at 67-69 levels after the recent decline.
The index closed lower, down 0.73%, as it moves marginally below key moving averages.
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.
BPI edged up to 103.00, maintaining a downtrend structure and trading below key moving averages.
ALI edged up +0.52%, yet price action is still favoring sellers with price holding below the falling MAs and pressing near recent lows.
The index rebounded +2.01%, after a sharp drop and attempts to reclaim MA100 overhead resistance, stabilizing near key moving averages after a strong intraday recovery.
DD is on its third consecutive day of gains, climbing back above its 9-MA.
Market participants may get feelers for possible rebound, given Pres. Trump’s latest word that the conflict in Iran could end sooner.
The PSEi plunged by 4.40% w/w to 6,320.41 (-290.83 pts), below 20-day and 50-day moving average, while MACD has also crossed below the signal line indicating a bearing momentum.
Profit-taking may continue, as market participants assess fiscal guidance on near-, medium- & long-term contingencies to address volatile crude oil prices.
BDO edged up (+2.70), closing higher at 129.50, although still within the realms of its downtrend.
The index closed at 6380.53, up by 1.15%, rebounding as it remains within the short-term pullback.
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