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PSX rallies on Iran–US deal hopes, KSE-100 gains over 6,000 points

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PSX rallies

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its bullish momentum during the week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index rising sharply amid optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement.

According to weekly market data from the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the index surged by 6,118 points to close at 173,962 points.

The KSE-100 traded within a 3,944-point range during the week, reaching a high of 174,106 points and a low of 170,161 points.

Market activity remained strong, with approximately 1.06 billion shares changing hands in deals worth Rs72 billion over the week.

The overall market capitalization increased by Rs549 billion during the week, reaching Rs19.166 trillion.

Analysts linked the positive sentiment to growing investor optimism over a possible US-Iran deal, which is expected to improve regional geopolitical stability and support emerging market equities.

The strong weekly performance reflects sustained investor confidence and continued upward momentum in Pakistan’s equity market.

PSX gains nearly 5% in weekly trade as KSE-100 surges over 8,100 points

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PSX gains

Karachi: The benchmark Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a strong performance during the outgoing trading week, with the KSE-100 Index rising by 4.98 percent and adding 8,121 points.

The index closed at 171,115 points, up from 162,994 points recorded at the end of the previous week.

During the week, the market successfully regained nine psychological levels, reflecting renewed investor confidence and sustained buying interest.

Out of the five trading sessions, the market remained bullish for four days, while one session ended in the red.

The KSE-100 Index touched an intraday high of 173,274 points during the week, while the lowest level recorded was 162,532 points.

Market capitalization increased by Rs880 billion over the five trading days, taking the total market capitalization to Rs18.903 trillion.

Trading activity also remained robust, with investors exchanging 4.36 billion shares worth Rs210 billion during the week.

Pakistan stocks rally as KSE-100 posts strong weekly gains amid improved sentiment

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Pakistan Stocks

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a robust performance during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining nearly 4 percent on a weekly basis.

The KSE-100 Index surged by 6,748 points over the week, closing at 173,939 points compared to 167,191 points at the start of the trading period.

During the week, the market successfully crossed six psychological thresholds, reflecting strong bullish momentum. Out of five trading sessions, the market remained positive for four days, while only one session ended in the red.

The index touched a weekly high of 174,404 points, while the lowest level recorded during the week stood at 160,158 points.

Market capitalization increased significantly by Rs776 billion over the five trading days, reaching a total of Rs19,250 billion.

Trading activity also remained strong, with approximately 5 billion shares exchanged during the week, amounting to a value of Rs241 billion. On a weekly basis, average daily trading volume rose by 37 percent to reach 1 billion shares.

Market experts attributed the bullish trend to improved investor confidence, driven by signals of easing tensions between the United States and Iran, which helped stabilize sentiment in global and regional markets.

KSE-100 surges over 1,000 points on strong early trading

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KSE-100 surges

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange opened strongly on the third trading day of the week, as bullish momentum drove the benchmark KSE-100 Index sharply higher.

In early trading, the index jumped by 1,018 points, reclaiming the key psychological level of 151,000. At the time of reporting, the KSE-100 was trading at 151,034 points.

The surge follows the previous session’s close at 150,016 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence and active buying interest in the market.

Meanwhile, Asian markets showed mixed trends amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 posted a nearly 3 percent gain, while Malaysia’s stock market advanced over 1.5 percent.

Conversely, Thailand’s market recorded a modest 1 percent rise, and China’s Shanghai Composite Index slipped slightly. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index also experienced minor losses during trading.

PSX ends week in red with KSE-100 falling 4,526 points

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PSX ends week

KARACHI The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharply negative trend during the past week, with heavy selling pressure dragging key indices lower.

During the five trading sessions, the benchmark KSE-100 Index declined by 4,526 points. The index fell from 184,129 points at the start of the week to close at 179,603 points.

The market lost five psychological levels over the course of the week, reflecting weak investor sentiment. Out of five trading days, the market remained bearish for four sessions, while only one day recorded gains.

The index touched a weekly high of 185,650 points, while the lowest level recorded during the week was 178,237 points.

Market capitalization shrank by Rs523 billion over the five-day trading period, bringing the total market capitalization down to Rs20,359 billion by the end of the week.

Analysts attributed the downturn to sustained selling pressure, lower-than-expected corporate financial results, and investor concerns related to the Reko Diq project, which collectively weighed heavily on market performance.

PSX hits record high as KSE-100 crosses 174,000 points

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PSX hits record high

KARACHI:  The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone as the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed to an all-time high during intraday trading.

During the session, the KSE-100 Index crossed the 174,000-point level for the first time in history, reflecting strong investor confidence.

The market opened on a positive note at the start of the business week, with the index gaining momentum throughout the session and at one point rising more than 1,411 points above 174,000.

By the close of trading, the KSE-100 Index settled at 173,896 points, registering a net gain of 1,495 points.

Trading activity remained robust, with around 850 million shares changing hands, valued at approximately Rs42 billion. Market capitalization increased by Rs125 billion to reach Rs19,590 billion.

According to economic analysts, positive developments related to key institutions, including the Fauji Foundation, and other favorable economic indicators contributed to the strong bullish trend in the stock market.