The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a mixed trend today, with the KSE-100 index closing at 85,453 points.
Regardless of initial fluctuations, the market ended in the negative zone with a decline of 216 points. During the trading session, the index reached a high of 86,013 points before sliding back.
During the day shares worth Rs23 billion were traded, with a total of 450 million shares exchanged across 430 companies. Out of these, 213 companies saw their share prices fall, while 149 experienced gains. The shares of 68 companies remained stable.
Market Volatility Hits PSX as KSE-100 Reaches Historic High
Notably, the PSX made history today by crossing the 86,000-point threshold for the first time, although it later receded. The highest level recorded during the session was 86,013 points, with the lowest at 85,425 points.
Key Statistics:
- Closing Index: 85,453 points
- Session High: 86,013 points
- Session Low: 85,425 points
- Total Trading Value: PKR 23 billion
- Number of Companies Traded: 430
- Gainers: 149 companies
- Losers: 213 companies
- Stable Shares: 68 companies
