Investors' optimism pushes shares, peso higher
MANILA - Both the local stock market and Philippine peso ended Thursday's trading higher as investors' sentiment remains optimistic with better turnout of employment and inflation data despite the threats of Omicron variant. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished 1.23 percent higher this day, up by 87.62 points to 7,234.92 points from Tuesday's trading. Stock market was closed on Wednesday as the Feast of Immaculate Conception is a holiday in the country. All shares went up by 0.97 percent, or 37.04 points, to 3,842.55. "Philippine shares climbed higher on Thursda...
Source: philippinetimes.com