Good morning, mga ka-Martlemas! 👋 Kumusta ang Biyernes niyo?
Grabe ang takbo ng market kahapon — pagkatapos ng ilang araw ng katahimikan, naging choppy uli ang tubig.
So ngayon, September 26, ano ang dapat nating bantayan? Let’s dive in.
🌍 Macro Dynamics & Economic Indicators
Una, ang big news galing US: Lumabas ang latest Initial Jobless Claims at bumaba ito sa 218,000, mas mababa sa expectations.
Ibig sabihin, kahit unti-unting lumalamig, matatag pa rin ang labor market.
Para sa Fed, baka ibig sabihin nito they can take their time cutting rates.
Samantala, sa atin dito, ang USD/PHP ay nasa ₱58.18. 💵
Good news ito para sa OFW families, pero dagdag bigat sa gasolina, gadgets, at imported goods.
📉 Market Recap
Noong Thursday, Sept 25, Wall Street took a breather:
S&P 500 at Nasdaq parehong bumaba ng halos –0.5%, habang Dow halos flat lang sa –0.2%.
Hindi ito panic selling — more on profit-taking at pag-iingat. Para bang chess game: investors waiting for the next move, which is inflation data.
🔍 Where the Money Went
Kahit pula ang karamihan, lumipat ang pera sa defensive sectors tulad ng Utilities at Consumer Staples.
Halimbawa, Procter & Gamble (PG) — Safeguard, Tide — at Duke Energy (DUK).
Classic “flight to safety” play.
🖼️ Big Picture
The market is caught between Fear of higher-for-longer rates… at Hope for a soft landing.
Kaya wait-and-see ang lahat.
📅 What to Watch Tonight
Mamayang gabi, lalabas ang US PCE Price Index — the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge.
Mainit na numero = possible sell-off.
Malamig na numero = possible rally.
🎤 Closing Thought
Mga ka-Martlemas, sa ganitong choppy waters, time ba to buy the dip, o mas mabuting maghintay muna? Comment below!
At tandaan — every morning, two minutes lang, and you’ll always be one step ahead sa market.
Enjoy your Friday, kita-kits sa Lunes!
Good morning, mga ka-Martlemas! 👋 How’s your Friday going?
The market was turbulent yesterday — after a few calm days, the waters turned choppy again.
So today, September 26, what should we be watching out for? Let’s dive in.
🌍 Macro Dynamics & Economic Indicators
First, the big news from the US: The latest Initial Jobless Claims came in at 218,000, lower than expectations.
This means that although the labor market is gradually cooling, it remains stronger than expected.
For the Fed, this could signal that they can take their time before cutting rates.
Meanwhile, here at home, the USD/PHP is at ₱58.18. 💵
Good news for OFW families, but added weight on fuel, gadgets, and imported goods.
📉 Market Recap
On Thursday, Sept 25, Wall Street took a breather:
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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both dropped by around –0.5%
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The Dow was nearly flat, down –0.2%
This wasn’t panic selling — more of profit-taking and caution.
Think of it like a chess game: investors are waiting for the next move, which is inflation data.
🔍 Where the Money Went
Even though most stocks were red, money rotated into defensive sectors like Utilities and Consumer Staples.
For example: Procter & Gamble (PG) — maker of Safeguard and Tide — and Duke Energy (DUK).
A classic “flight to safety” play.
🖼️ Big Picture
The market is caught between Fear of higher-for-longer interest rates… and Hope for a soft landing.
That’s why everyone is in wait-and-see mode.
📅 What to Watch Tonight
Later tonight, the US PCE Price Index — the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge — will be released.
A hot number = possible sell-off.
A cooler number = possible rally.
🎤 Closing Thought
Mga ka-Martlemas, in these choppy waters, is it time to buy the dip, or better to wait on the sidelines? Comment below!
And remember — every morning, just two minutes, and you’ll always be one step ahead in the market.
Enjoy your Friday, see you on Monday!