KSE-100 snaps two-week losing streak
Index rallies 912 points ahead of long Eidul Fitr holidays
KARACHI:
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recovered during the short trading week with a gain of 2.1% after two weeks as a spate of positive developments helped the benchmark KSE-100 index surge 912 points to settle at 45,174.67 points.
Trading kicked-off on a negative note on Monday as inflation numbers dampened investor’s confidence. According to data announced by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the inflation reading skyrocketed to 11.1% in April.
Moreover, the benchmark KSE-100 index maintained the downtrend due to news that the government had decided to close all businesses during 10-day long Eidul Fitr holidays, which forced investors to trade cautiously as they avoided taking fresh positions.