THE threat of US tariffs will likely continue affecting the stock market, analysts said, but bargain hunting and economic data due this week may provide some support.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell by 2.4 percent week on week on Friday, closing at 6,613.85, and was down a steeper 7.4 percent for the month as US President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on campaign promises to raise tariffs on all imports.

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