PSX achieves all-time peak ahead of 2025-26 Federal Budget
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit a record high on Tuesday as investor confidence soared ahead of the federal budget announcement, as the KSE-100 index surged by 782.56 points, current index at 122,423.56, gaining 0.64% during intra-day trading.
Resuming activity after the Eidul Azha holidays, the trading session began with a positive momentum, building on the market's strong performance. The investor confidence, reflected in the Pakistan Stock Exchange's record performance, follows Moday's presentation of Pakistan's Economic Survey 2024-25.
The market briefly touched a high of 122,611.53 points before settling at 122,423.56 points during intraday trading.
Trading volumes remained robust with 144,033,353 shares exchanged, and the total value of shares traded reached Rs 7.78 billion. The previous day's close was recorded at 121,641.00 points.
At the end of the previous week, PSX continued its positive momentum, with the benchmark KSE-100 index reaching an all-time high of 121,798 points on June 4, before settling at 121,641, marking a weekly gain of 1,950 points (+1.63%).
Read more: PSX makes history on macro boost
The rally was driven by positive developments, including successful budget talks with the IMF, the Asian Development Bank's approval of a $800 million financing package, and the finalisation of a Rs1.275 trillion circular debt resolution deal with banks.
Macroeconomic indicators also supported sentiment, with a 10% rise in petroleum sales YoY, CPI-based inflation easing to 3.5%, and a 23% MoM reduction in the trade deficit.
However, the State Bank's reserves fell slightly by $7 million to $11.5 billion.
Sector-wise, commercial banks, power generation, fertiliser, and food products led the gains.
Foreign sales amounted to $14.7 million, an increase compared to the previous week.
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