
The PSEi gained 1.26% to close at 5,694.92 on bargain hunting ahead of October inflation data due November 5. Analysts polled by BusinessWorld expect headline inflation of 7.6%, which would be the fastest pace in nearly four years.
Market participants are watching how the inflation figure affects the central bank's policy path.
Routine stock market wrap with little direct bearing on feed prices. The expected inflation acceleration could signal further peso and fuel cost pressure for Philippine feed buyers.
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