The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in positive territory on Monday after a volatile trading session. The benchmark KSE-100 index gained 663 points by the end of the day. The recovery followed heavy losses during early trading.
The market opened the business week under pressure, with the index falling by more than 1,000 points. The decline pushed the KSE-100 index down to 161,250 points. Investors continued to witness fluctuations as trading progressed.
However, the market gradually recovered from its early losses during the session. Buying activity helped the benchmark index move back into positive territory. The index eventually closed at 163,038 points, recording a gain of 663 points.
The session reflected changing market sentiment throughout the trading day. Early selling dragged the index lower, while subsequent gains helped it recover. Despite the fluctuations, the market finished above its opening-day low.
The latest session followed a difficult close on the previous trading day. On Friday, the KSE-100 index lost 1,549 points. It ended that session at 162,374 points, according to the reported market figures.
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Monday’s closing level stood above Friday’s close, indicating a recovery after the previous session’s decline. The benchmark index also finished well above its lowest level during Monday’s trading. These movements highlighted the market’s volatile performance during the day.
The PSX’s mixed trading pattern kept investors watching changes in the benchmark index. Although the market faced significant pressure early in the session, the late recovery secured a positive close. The KSE-100 index ended Monday at 163,038 points, up 663 points overall.