Stocks sustain gains as Wall Street edges higherThe benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) grew by 0.49 percent or 29.44 points to end at 6,055.45. MANILA, Philippines — The local market picked up another win yesterday, tracking gains made by Wall Street overnight. Despite higher commodity prices, the local market tracked global movements, mirroring Wall Street’s performance and inching higher than the previous session,” Luis Limlingan of Regina Capital said. He said a slightly stronger peso, meanwhile, also provided a modest cushion to the local market, supporting overall sentiment. Global equities rose following another tech-led advance on Wall Street.

Source: Philippine Star March 18, 2026 16:44 UTC