KSE-100: Unfazed by positive triggers, index slumps by 368 points
July 29, 2021
Bears continued to haunt investors at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as diminishing volumes and selling pressure placed the benchmark KSE-100 under pressure as it posted a 368-point loss by the closing bell and clocked at 47,318 level.
The Index traded in a range of 630.48 points or 1.32 percent of the previous close, showing an intraday high of 47,874.69 and a low of 47,244.21.
On Wednesday, trading kicked off on an optimistic note but witnessed volatility, as intraday correction and discounted share prices attracted selective buying. However, it observed profit-taking during the session amid rising COVID cases.
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kSE-100: Stocks stage sharp recovery, index powers past 48,000 level for 1st time in 2 weeks Index gains 805 points; Mutual Funds were net buyers of whopping $12.69 million
July 9, 2021
Stocks staged sharp recovery at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, breaking a four-day losing streak, as bullish momentum triggered a fresh buying spell.
The benchmark KSE-100 index tracking a strong turnaround, gained 805 points, and crossed the 48,000 mark for the first time in 2-weeks.
On Thursday, the market participants breathed a sigh of relief after NCCPL agreed to include June 2021 in CGT calculation, which would reduce payables as a lot of investors have booked losses in June to net off gains.
KSE-100: Covid concerns, forward inflation risk keeps Investors on sidelines; index dips 82 points
July 7, 2021
Bears continued to rule at the KSE-100 index for the third consecutive session as investors remained on the sidelines- treading cautiously amid resurging Covid -19 cases in the country and rising concerns over forward Inflation.
On Tuesday, the trading activity resumed on a positive note, as the Index traded in the range of 417.75 points or 0.88 percent of previous close, showing an intraday high of 47,662.68 and a low of 47,244.93. The index clocked at 47,346 level by the closing bell after posting an 82 points loss. During the day, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) held a meeting and indicated towards re-imposition of stringent standard operating procedures in view of a consistent uptrend in Covid-19 cases over the past one week. This report, in particular, coupled with higher international oil prices which weighed on inflation expectations, played on in
KSE-100 index fails to break bearish spell; declines 257 points Foreign investors were net sellers of $6.48 million
July 6, 2021
Stocks extended bearish sentiments from the previous week at KSE-100 on Monday as investors treaded cautiously amid escalating tensions in the neighbouring Afghanistan and resurging Covid -19 in te country. The index posted a 257 points loss by the closing bell to clock at 47,429 level.
On Monday, the trading activity resumed on a negative note, as the Index traded in a range of 366.55 points or 0.77 percent of previous close, showing an intraday high of 47,742.23 and a low of 47,375.68.
Market sentiments were dampened as rising regional instability threatens to be inimical for Pakistan’s security and economic fabric. Sudden withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan in absence of strategic pull-out raises security concerns for bordering nations as well higher risk of refugee exodus.
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