The stock market capped a roller coaster week with a rally on Friday as investors took heart from a stronger domestic economy plus a surprise Bank of Japan stimulus—the latter a key factor behind a regional surge.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) picked up by 1.89 percent or 124.24 points to close at 6,687.62, while the wider All Shares added 1.64 percent or 61.52 points to finish at 3, 812.87.

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