PSX Hits Record High of 141,035 After Landmark Pakistan‑U.S. Trade Deal
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE‑100 index surged to a historic peak, closing at 141,035 points—an increase of 1,644 points (1.18%)—fuelled by investor optimism following the finalized trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States.
What Drove the Surge?
Tariff Reduction: The U.S. agreed to lower import tariffs on Pakistani goods to 19%, down from 29%, enhancing Pakistan’s competitiveness.(turn0search5)
Oil Investment Talks: Part of the agreement includes U.S. support for exploring Pakistan’s oil reserves, uplifting energy sector stocks.(turn0search12)
Macroeconomic Stability: The State Bank of Pakistan maintained its policy rate at 11%, and inflation cooled to historic lows, reinforcing investor confidence.(turn0search13, turn0search2)
Market Highlights
Intraday Peak: The index rose to an intraday high of 141,160.93 points.(turn0search4)
Total Volumes Traded: Over 609 million shares changed hands, amounting to roughly PKR 50.55 billion.(turn0search1)
Sector Performance: Energy sector led gains—OGDC (+9.7%), PPL (+7.1%), PSO (+6.7%), HUBCO (+4.7%).(turn0search0, turn0search2)
Market Sentiment
Buyers dominated trading: on Thursday alone, the index surged 978 points, or 0.71%, to 139,390—spurred by the prospective U.S. trade deal and its economic implications.(turn0search13, turn0search2)
Analysts from Topline Securities and others termed the rally a “bull run,” citing renewed investor optimism and anticipated foreign capital inflows.(turn0search0, turn0search3)
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb called the deal a “win-win” and reaffirmed rebuilding investor trust through strategic diplomacy.(turn0search1, turn0search11)
Weekly Momentum
The PSX logged its sixth straight week of gains, adding 1,828 points (1.31%) in total for the week. Key reset level: support now stands around 140,000 points.(turn0search0) Analysts caution that while momentum is strong, sub‑levels near 138,000 may offer attractive entry points.
Another upside: Pakistan’s improved consumer confidence and foreign reserves—bolstered by remittance inflows—reinforced liquidity and investor sentiment.(turn0search2, turn0search33)
What This Means for Investors
| Potential Impact Area | Implications |
|---|---|
| Foreign Investment | Improved trade terms attract U.S. and global capital |
| Energy & Oil Stocks | Likely beneficiaries due to planned exploration projects |
| Market Momentum | Positive technical breakout with growing liquidity and coverage |
| Long-Term Outlook | Macro stability signals reduced volatility and sustainable upward movement |
PSX reached a record closing of 141,035 points after Pakistan and the U.S. finalized a trade and energy investment deal. Discover how the KSE‑100 index surged and what analysts expect next.
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