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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Opens Flat as Investors Weigh Economic Cues

๐Ÿ“… Date: March 14, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Morning Market Update

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the day flat, with investors cautiously analyzing economic data, global market trends, and corporate earnings. As of 9:45 AM, the KSE-100 Index stands at 114,512.50 points, showing a minor gain of 1.85 points or 0.002% from the previous close. While early buying was seen in banking, energy, and consumer stocks, the market remains range-bound as traders assess macroeconomic indicators.


๐Ÿ“Š Previous Session Recap โ€“ March 13, 2025

The KSE-100 Index ended the previous session in positive territory, closing at 114,510.65 points, registering a gain of 330.20 points (0.29%). Foreign investors were net buyers, while local investors engaged in selective profit-taking, particularly in cement and technology stocks.

๐Ÿ”น Sector Performance:

  • Oil & Gas stocks rallied, led by OGDC and PPL, supported by stable global crude oil prices.
  • Banking sector gained, as HBL and UBL attracted institutional buying.
  • Cement and tech sectors saw mild selling pressure, as investors booked profits.

๐Ÿ”น Foreign & Institutional Participation:

  • Foreign investors bought heavily in energy and financial stocks.
  • Local institutions remained cautious, preferring selective accumulation in blue-chip stocks.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Key Indices Performance

  • KSE All Share Index: 71,450.80 points (+338.50 points, +0.48%)
  • KSE-30 Index: 35,512.90 points (+193.62 points, +0.55%)
  • KMI-30 Index: 173,850.45 points (+829.70 points, +0.48%)

๐Ÿ“‰ Market Activity

  • Total Volume Traded: 312.45 million shares
  • Total Value Traded: PKR 20.75 billion
  • Number of Trades: 195,620

๐Ÿ† Top Gainers & Losers (March 13, 2025)

๐Ÿ“ˆ Top Gainers:
1๏ธโƒฃ Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) โ–ฒ +3.12%
2๏ธโƒฃ Habib Bank Limited (HBL) โ–ฒ +2.78%
3๏ธโƒฃ Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) โ–ฒ +2.15%

๐Ÿ“‰ Top Losers:
1๏ธโƒฃ TRG Pakistan (TRG) โ–ผ -2.45%
2๏ธโƒฃ Engro Corporation (ENGRO) โ–ผ -1.89%
3๏ธโƒฃ Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF) โ–ผ -1.67%


๐Ÿ“ข Market Insights & Key Developments

๐Ÿ“Œ Economic & Policy Factors:

  • Stable Inflation & Monetary Policy: Investors are still evaluating the State Bank of Pakistanโ€™s (SBP) recent decision to hold interest rates at 12%, which has provided some stability to the financial sector.
  • PKR Stability: The Pakistani Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at PKR 280.50/USD, which is supporting market confidence.
  • Corporate Earnings Season: Key companies are set to announce quarterly earnings, which may impact sectoral performance.

๐Ÿ“Œ Sector-Wise Trends to Watch:
๐Ÿ”น Banking: Expected to remain strong, as investors seek stability amid uncertain economic conditions.
๐Ÿ”น Oil & Gas: Global crude oil price trends will influence trading in OGDC, PPL, and Mari Petroleum.
๐Ÿ”น Cement & Construction: Could face pressure due to higher input costs and slow infrastructure activity.


๐Ÿ”ฎ Market Outlook for Today

๐Ÿ”น Consolidation Phase: The market may trade within a tight range as investors await corporate earnings reports and economic indicators.
๐Ÿ”น Key Resistance & Support Levels:

  • Resistance: 115,000 โ€“ 115,500 points
  • Support: 113,900 โ€“ 114,200 points
    ๐Ÿ”น Stocks to Watch: Energy, banking, and blue-chip stocks are likely to see higher trading volumes.

๐Ÿš€ Will PSX maintain its upward momentum? Stay updated with real-time market insights at DailyForex.pk ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ”ฅ

Hamza Shah

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