The PSEi ends the shortened week higher as markets reacted to new language from the U.S. Federal Reserve that signals a potential change in monetary policy to bring down inflation. Locally, BSP Governor Medalla jumped the gun where he announced an off cycle hike which is not really off cycle since it isn't effective just yet.

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The PSEi snaps its four-day streak in the green but manages to close the week up by almost 3.00% despite continued net foreign outflows. The local currency strengthened against the greenback amid hopes of slower rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral's efforts to defend the peso.

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Join our trader and technical analyst, Jody Jacinto, as he updates us on our current market conditions and how they affect the PSEI's technical landscape as we close-off the month of October.

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After a strong rally early in the week, local shares remained just below the 6,000 level as the market remains in its recovery channel. Expect corrective volatility to continue, with investors looking into the corporate earnings releases for guidance.

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As lethargic volume drags on, the PSEi trades in a range as it makes a hold of its 5,700 support zone. Markets brace for continued volatility as recent economic data suggests that the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to continue its hawkish policy stance.

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Local shares bounced back from 2-year lows but failed to recover above the 6,000 level and must exhibit a resilient hold above 5,700. Philippine September inflation failed to spook investors but oil prices rose to end the week after OPEC+ agreed to tighten global supply and cut production targets by 2 million barrels per day.