The business week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index recording a gain of over 1,900 points during Monday’s trading, following improved market sentiment and stable macroeconomic indicators.
A strong buying trend was observed in the market, with the KSE-100 Index reaching a high of 161,881.45 points at one point during trading.
At the close of business, the KSE-100 Index settled at 161,538.40, marking an increase of 1,945.50 points or 1.22 percent.
In contrast, the stock exchange’s performance was lackluster last week, as persistent geopolitical uncertainty and weak economic indicators kept investor confidence subdued. The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed the week at 159,592.91 points, a weekly decrease of 2,038 points or 1.3 percent.
