PSX subdued ahead of SBP monetary policy decision

PSX subdued ahead of SBP monetary policy decision

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a subdued trading session on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the highly anticipated monetary policy announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The benchmark KSE-100 Index opened on a dull note and continued to trade in a narrow range, reflecting a clear wait-and-see approach across the board. As of the filing of this report, the index was hovering at 169,953.80, down by 718.24 poi…

PSX remains under pressure as KSE-100 slips deeper in red

KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Monday, with the benchmark KSE‑100 Index slipping deeper into the red by mid‑day after a sharp fall at the opening bell. The market had started the first session of the business week on a negative note, with the KSE‑100 plunging more than 1,300 points to 169,268, compared to Friday’s close of 170,672. By 12:10 p.m., the index had pared some losses but was still down…

SBP holds key policy meeting amid inflation and IMF pressures

The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee is meeting today to review the country’s key economic conditions and decide the future direction of interest rates. The meeting comes at a time when inflationary pressure and external financial challenges remain significant. Officials will closely examine current inflation trends across the country. Rising food and energy prices will be a major focus of discussion. Global oil price movements…