Karachi, July 8, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared to a fresh peak on Tuesday, showcasing intense volatility as bulls and bears locked horns in a gripping session that kept investors on edge.
The benchmark KSE-100 index ended the day at a new PSX peak of 133,403 points, rising slightly by 33 points from the previous day’s close of 133,370.
Despite the nominal gain, the PSX reached an intraday peak with a swing of over 800 points, marking one of the most turbulent sessions in recent weeks. Analysts from Topline Securities described the market mood as “a hot-and-cold affair,” reflecting a fierce struggle between bullish optimism and bearish profit-taking.
The KSE-100 Index climbed to an intraday peak gain of 830 points before slipping to a low of 673 points, ultimately ending flat with a minor upward push. This behavior indicates that after a relentless bull run to record levels, the PSX is now entering a phase of consolidation, with short-term traders engaging in sector-wise profit booking.
Investor sentiment remained cautiously optimistic. Leading stocks such as HMB, AKBL, MEBL, INDU, and MCB propped up the index by a cumulative 222 points, acting as market movers in a session otherwise weighed down by selling in FFC, SYS, EFERT, and MARI, which together dragged the benchmark down by 173 points.
Trading activity stayed vibrant, with over 1.20 billion shares changing hands. Market turnover stood at a solid Rs. 41.99 billion, underscoring sustained investor interest despite market hesitancy. TPL Properties (TPLP) led the volumes chart with 96.7 million shares traded.
As the PSX flirts with record peaks, market participants are bracing for continued volatility. The tug-of-war between short-term corrections and long-term bullish momentum will likely define the coming sessions. However, with strong liquidity and investor confidence still intact, analysts expect the PSX to test new peaks in the near future.