Analysts expect stock market recovery this yearAfter the market experienced multi-year lows and deep corrections that pushed valuations to discounted levels relative to regional peers last year, the outlook for stocks has turned constructive, Unicapital Securities head of research Wendy Estacio-Cruz said. MANILA, Philippines — Coming off what many would consider as a disappointing year, the Philippine stock market looks to shift to a higher gear this 2026 amid expectations of renewed investor confidence. “As economic growth gains traction and investor confidence improves, the market is well-positioned for a gradual but meaningful recovery. “We advise investors to have a balanced exposure to equities and fixed income instruments so that they can better ride out any stock market volatility in the next 12 months,” Colet said. “The gain of 1.4 percent in the PSEi on the first day of trading augurs well for the much awaited turnaround of our stock market in the coming year,” Monzon said.

Source: Philippine Star January 05, 2026 11:20 UTC