PSX sets new record, closes at 81,155

Market experiences exhilarating gain of 1,211.51 points from its previous close of 79,944


News Desk July 15, 2024
The regulatory regime has drastically improved over a decade or so. Right now, everyone has access to information via prompt dissemination of company results and material notices on the PSX. Photo: REUTERS

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shattered previous records on Monday, soaring to an all-time high of 81,155 points.

The market experienced an exhilarating gain of 1,211.51 points or a surge of 1.49% from its previous close of 79,944, marking a monumental intraday performance that increased investors' confidence.

Last week, the PSX surpassed the 81,000-point mark by gaining 483.98 points, or 0.6%, reaching 81,050.18 points during intraday trading, following a previous close of 80,566.20 points.

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Analysts attribute this record high to several factors, including investor confidence bolstered by the potential privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), notably highlighted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's commitment to initiate the bidding process for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in August.

Additionally, the recovery of the Pakistani rupee against the dollar and optimism surrounding upcoming talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have contributed significantly to the bullish sentiment.

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