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PSEi Slips Below 6,000 Again
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The Philippine stock market ended Friday in the red, with the benchmark PSEi falling back below the 6,000 level amid continued foreign selling pressure.
The index closed at 5,976.77, down 38.26 points or 0.64 percent from the previous session.
Market activity remained relatively active, with total traded value reaching PHP 6.2 billion. Decliners outnumbered advancers, 103 to 77, while 66 issues ended unchanged.
Foreign investors also remained net sellers for the day. Foreign buying reached Php 3.39 billion, while foreign selling climbed to Php 3.59 billion, resulting in net foreign selling of Php 195.4 million.
The latest decline erased part of the market’s recent gains and reflected cautious sentiment among investors as traders continued to monitor both local and global economic developments.
Despite the drop, analysts noted that trading volume remained healthy, suggesting that investors are still actively positioning in the market even as volatility continues.
The PSEi has struggled to maintain momentum above the 6,000 mark in recent sessions, with investor sentiment weighed down by uncertainty over interest rates, inflation concerns, and broader market direction.
More investors are now expected to closely watch next week’s trading sessions to see whether the local market can recover lost ground or continue its pullback.
The index closed at 5,976.77, down 38.26 points or 0.64 percent from the previous session.
Market activity remained relatively active, with total traded value reaching PHP 6.2 billion. Decliners outnumbered advancers, 103 to 77, while 66 issues ended unchanged.
Foreign investors also remained net sellers for the day. Foreign buying reached Php 3.39 billion, while foreign selling climbed to Php 3.59 billion, resulting in net foreign selling of Php 195.4 million.
The latest decline erased part of the market’s recent gains and reflected cautious sentiment among investors as traders continued to monitor both local and global economic developments.
Despite the drop, analysts noted that trading volume remained healthy, suggesting that investors are still actively positioning in the market even as volatility continues.
The PSEi has struggled to maintain momentum above the 6,000 mark in recent sessions, with investor sentiment weighed down by uncertainty over interest rates, inflation concerns, and broader market direction.
More investors are now expected to closely watch next week’s trading sessions to see whether the local market can recover lost ground or continue its pullback.
May 15, 2026
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