Stocks may rise further before key economic data

PHILIPPINE STOCKS could extend their climb this week as trading volumes normalize and as the market awaits the release of key economic data. On Friday, the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose by 0.81% or 53.42 points to end at 6,603.81, while the broader all shares index increased by 0.8% or 30.38 points to 3,785.48.