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PSEi Slips As Foreign Investors Continue Selling
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Philippine stocks ended Thursday in negative territory as selling pressure from foreign investors weighed on the market.
The benchmark PSEi closed at 6,113.58, down 44.75 points or 0.73 percent on March 12, 2026, based on data from the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Market activity remained active, with total trading value reaching PHP 8.3 billion during the session.
Declining stocks outnumbered gainers, reflecting the cautious mood among investors. The market recorded 125 decliners, compared with 60 advancing stocks, while 65 issues remained unchanged.
Foreign investors were net sellers for the day.
Foreign buying reached Php 4,836,998,005.47, while foreign selling totaled Php 5,290,032,744.20, resulting in net foreign selling of Php (453,034,738.73).
The continued outflow of foreign funds added pressure on the local market, contributing to the index’s decline as investors remained selective amid ongoing market uncertainties.
The benchmark PSEi closed at 6,113.58, down 44.75 points or 0.73 percent on March 12, 2026, based on data from the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Market activity remained active, with total trading value reaching PHP 8.3 billion during the session.
Declining stocks outnumbered gainers, reflecting the cautious mood among investors. The market recorded 125 decliners, compared with 60 advancing stocks, while 65 issues remained unchanged.
Foreign investors were net sellers for the day.
Foreign buying reached Php 4,836,998,005.47, while foreign selling totaled Php 5,290,032,744.20, resulting in net foreign selling of Php (453,034,738.73).
The continued outflow of foreign funds added pressure on the local market, contributing to the index’s decline as investors remained selective amid ongoing market uncertainties.
Mar 12, 2026
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