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Local Stocks Retreat Amid Broad Market Weakness
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index (PSEi) concluded trading on September 23, 2025, in negative territory, closing at 6,118.54. The benchmark index saw a significant decline of 96.29 points, or 1.55 percent, as most sectors posted losses.
The day's market activity reflected a broad-based downtrend, with 129 stocks declining against 78 that advanced, and 56 remaining unchanged. The overall value of trades for the day amounted to PHP 22.6 billion.
Notably, the market was supported by a substantial net foreign buying of over PHP 7 billion, with foreign investors purchasing a total of PHP 10.78 billion in local stocks while selling PHP 3.73 billion.
Despite this influx of foreign capital, the downward pressure on local stocks remained evident. All major indices, with the exception of the Mining & Oil sector, finished in the red. The Financials sector recorded the steepest drop, losing 2.43 percent, followed by the Services sector and Holding Firms, which fell by 1.48 percent and 1.46 percent, respectively. The Property and All Shares indices also experienced declines of 1.24 percent and 0.96 percent, respectively. The lone bright spot was the Mining and Oil sector, which surged by 3.68 percent.
The day's market activity reflected a broad-based downtrend, with 129 stocks declining against 78 that advanced, and 56 remaining unchanged. The overall value of trades for the day amounted to PHP 22.6 billion.
Notably, the market was supported by a substantial net foreign buying of over PHP 7 billion, with foreign investors purchasing a total of PHP 10.78 billion in local stocks while selling PHP 3.73 billion.
Despite this influx of foreign capital, the downward pressure on local stocks remained evident. All major indices, with the exception of the Mining & Oil sector, finished in the red. The Financials sector recorded the steepest drop, losing 2.43 percent, followed by the Services sector and Holding Firms, which fell by 1.48 percent and 1.46 percent, respectively. The Property and All Shares indices also experienced declines of 1.24 percent and 0.96 percent, respectively. The lone bright spot was the Mining and Oil sector, which surged by 3.68 percent.
Sep 23, 2025
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