Philippine stocks ended the week in the red as US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell’s comment about inflation rate weighed on local and global markets.
“Investors reacted negatively on the statement leading to the increase in 10-year Treasury yields which weighed future on the sentiment in the market,” Alviar said.The 10 most active stocks ended in the red, with Semirara Mining and Power Corp. tumbling 11.4 percent. At least 3,785 Palestinians, mainly civilians, have been killed across the Gaza Strip in relentless Israeli bombardments in retaliation for the attacks by the Palestinian Islamist militant group, according to the latest toll from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza.
The likelihood of a Middle East war has sent oil prices surging and both contracts extended the week’s gains Friday.“As long as the Israel-Hamas tensions run high, crude will remain susceptible to further spikes on signs of an escalation.” News that weekly jobless claims in the United States came in lower than expected, suggesting the labor market was tighter than many predicted, dealt a blow to traders’ confidence.
His comments echoed those of his colleagues on the policy board in recent weeks, with a focus on incoming data.
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