The KSE-100 Index is expected to maintain its upward momentum after the IMF approved a staff-level agreement for Pakistan’s second loan tranche. Political stability and declining fixed-income yields boosted investor confidence, lifting the index to 161,935 points on Friday. Foreign inflows and strong ties with the US and Saudi Arabia are likely to further support […]
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PSX soars over 1,900 points on economic optimism
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a strong rally on Monday, with the KSE-100 index surging by 1,945 points, or 1.22%, to close at 161,538.41. The market opened on a positive note and sustained its momentum throughout the session. It hit an intra-day high of 161,881 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence after recent volatility. Buying […]
PSX extends losses for third week amid economic headwinds
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its downward trajectory for the third consecutive week, as foreign corporates and mutual funds opted for profit-taking in a bearish market environment. Persistent macroeconomic pressures — including rising inflation, a widening trade deficit, and sluggish domestic demand — weighed heavily on investor confidence. Despite the overall decline, the […]
PSX opens week on strong note as KSE-100 surges by 1,169 points
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the first trading day of the week on a bullish trend, with the benchmark KSE-100 index gaining 1,169.75 points, or 0.72 percent, to open at 162,801.48 points compared to the previous close of 161,631.73 points. Investor confidence appeared high on Monday, leading to early gains across key […]
PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks
KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange rebounds with 822-point gain
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded on Thursday, recovering from a sharp decline in previous sessions as investor confidence returned to the market. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index surged by 822.57 points, reaching 159,287.62 points, marking a 0.52% increase compared to the previous close of 158,465.05 points. The rebound reflected renewed buying […]
Bears dominate PSX as investors book profits ahead of weekend
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losing streak on Friday as bearish sentiment gripped the market, with investors opting to book profits before the weekend. During intraday trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by 1,100.4 points, falling to 163,490.37 points — a 0.67% decline. Analysts attributed the sell-off to profit-taking after an […]
PSX Recovers Slightly After Major Sell-Off
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) showed signs of recovery on Friday after a massive bearish spell earlier in the week, during which the market shed more than 2,000 points amid a wave of profit-taking by investors. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 benchmark index fluctuated within a wide range — peaking at 164,698.77 and […]
PSX drops 1,200 points amid IMF concerns
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) fell sharply on Monday, with the KSE-100 index losing 1,237.67 points, or 0.73%. The index closed at 167,752.40 amid heavy profit-taking by investors. The sell-off followed reports of discrepancies in Pakistan’s trade data, raising investor caution. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed concerns over mismatched trade figures reported by Pakistan […]
Pakistan Stock Market Opens Week with Volatile Trading
KARACHI — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new business week on a turbulent note, with volatile trading reflecting investor caution amid economic and political uncertainty. During intraday trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged more than 1,600 points, dropping to 167,245.57 points from the previous close of 168,990.07 points. However, the market later staged […]