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Investors also took a step back and opted to wait for the outcome of the central bank’s policy meeting later in the day. 


Most expect the monetary authorities to trim the key overnight rate by 25 basis points after last month’s inflation data came in much lower than expected. 


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They said concerns over a possible interest rate increase to head off inflation pressures and doubts about the implementation of a new expanded value-added tax (VAT) muted the rally. 


The Philippine Stock Exchange composite index rose 6.71 points to 1,909.80 after trading between 1,903.09 and 1,914.15. Volume was 741 million shares worth P1.67 billion, boosted by several cross and block sales. 


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                    [Summary] => Share prices closed slightly lower yesterday, with last-minute bargain hunting limiting the market’s fall, brokers said. 


They said the market consolidated in the absence of fresh positive leads and amid mounting concerns over a political scandal linking President Arroyo’s husband and a son to gambling activities. 


The charges, made by the political opposition, have not been substantiated and already denied by the President. 


The Philippine Stock Exchange composite index shed 3.25 points to 1,883.48. It traded between 1,878.25 and 1,886.73. 


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Investors also took a step back and opted to wait for the outcome of the central bank’s policy meeting later in the day. 


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They said concerns over a possible interest rate increase to head off inflation pressures and doubts about the implementation of a new expanded value-added tax (VAT) muted the rally. 


The Philippine Stock Exchange composite index rose 6.71 points to 1,909.80 after trading between 1,903.09 and 1,914.15. Volume was 741 million shares worth P1.67 billion, boosted by several cross and block sales. 


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They said the market consolidated in the absence of fresh positive leads and amid mounting concerns over a political scandal linking President Arroyo’s husband and a son to gambling activities. 


The charges, made by the political opposition, have not been substantiated and already denied by the President. 


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Index eases 35 pts as market continues to consolidate

March 9, 2007 - 12:00am

Share prices closed 1.14 percent lower yesterday as the market consolidated amid persistent concerns over the outlook for global equity markets after the past week’s...

Business

Bargain-hunting in telecom, banking stocks boosts market

September 17, 2005 - 12:00am

Share prices closed 0.35 percent higher yesterday on mild bargain-hunting in telecom and banking stocks, dealers said. They said concerns over a possible interest rate increase to head off inflation pressures and...

Business

Last-minute bargain hunting limits market’s fall

May 24, 2005 - 12:00am

Share prices closed slightly lower yesterday, with last-minute bargain hunting limiting the market’s fall, brokers said. They said the market consolidated in the absence of fresh positive leads and amid mounting...

Business