Pakistan

PSX is still in a downward spiral, US dollar drops further

Published by
Staff Reporter

KARACHI: The KE-100 index dropped 675 points to open at 64, 600 on Thursday, marking the start of a negative trend for the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

The PSX 100-index saw a bearish trend on Wednesday, closing at 65,280.16 points as opposed to 66,426.78 points the day before, a decrease of 1,73 percent or 1,146.62 points.

Analysts concluded that the PSX’s negative trading was primarily due to profit-taking. Following the Supreme Court’s suspension of its decision regarding military trials of civilians, the most recent political development also conditionally contributed to the bearish trend.

Read MorePSX hits new High, crosses 66500 points

In contrast, the US dollar’s interbank price has dropped by 46 paisa compared to the Pakistani rupee, and it is currently trading at Rs 283.15.

Staff Reporter

Recent Posts

PTA warns users against sharing unlawful online content

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning for mobile phone users against…

10 hours ago

Iranian President lauds Pakistan’s peace efforts during key meetings

ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Peshkeskian met President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz…

11 hours ago

Govt approves reduced property tax rates, new income tax slabs for salaried class

ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a reduction in advance tax rates on property buyers and…

12 hours ago

CDF Asim Munir meets Iranian President, discusses regional situation following US-Iran talks

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, met with Iranian President Masoud…

13 hours ago

Solar panels, batteries rates drop amid reduction in petrol price

LAHORE: Following the reduction of petroleum prices, solar panels and batteries witnessed a sharp fall…

13 hours ago

SBP announces two bank holidays

ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared a two-day public holiday for Ashura (9th &…

13 hours ago