Karachi, September 6, 2023 – The Pakistan stock market concluded on a positive note on Wednesday, posting a gain of 316 points. This uptick in market performance was attributed to improved sentiments following the recovery of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against the US dollar.
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The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed at 45,807 points, a notable increase from the previous day’s closing figure of 45,491 points.
Analysts at Ismail Iqbal Securities noted that the equity market showed positive momentum, primarily due to the strengthening of the PKR against the US dollar, both in the interbank and the open market.
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While the market saw improved sentiment, trading volume remained relatively lower compared to previous sessions. Total trading volumes reached 139 million shares on this day, compared to 121 million shares in the previous session.
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In Wednesday’s trading session, the KSE-100 index gained 316 points, representing a 0.69 percent increase from the previous day’s closing level.
Key sectors that contributed significantly to the market’s positive performance included commercial banks, oil and exploration companies, and power generation and distribution sectors. Together, these sectors added 185 points to the index during the session.
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The recovery of the PKR against the US dollar and its positive impact on the stock market reflects the interconnectedness of currency exchange rates and equity markets, with investors closely monitoring these developments for their investment decisions. As market dynamics continue to evolve, market participants will remain attentive to both local and global factors influencing Pakistan’s financial landscape.
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