Weekly review

Index rises 1,085 points on back of investor optimism ahead of budget announcement

KSE-100 witnesses range-bound trading as investors remain cautiously optimistic

Participation picks up as average volumes surge to levels last seen in 2005

Positive triggers help index power past 41,000-point during the week

KSE-100 index sheds 669 points to close at 39,621 levels

Declining number of Covid infections, developments in projects boost sentiments

Investors cheer declining Covid-19 infections, anticipate lifting of lockdowns completely

Benchmark index jumps 1,140 points or 3.15% to power past 37,300-mark

Foreign inflow, flattening curve of infections, upbeat economic data boost investor sentiments

KSE-100 index records gains of 1,112 points or 3.3% to settle over 35,000-mark