Stock market surges 2%; returns to 7,600 level

Easing trade tensions, increased net foreign buying and higher volumes allowed the stock market to return to the 7,600 level on Thursday.

The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) surged by 151.85 points or 2.02 percent to close at 7,665.84. The broader All Shares, meanwhile, rose 69.99 points or 1.54 percent to end at 4,605.52.