Bearish sentiments prevails in PSE after Trump's tarrif

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday continued a negative trend and lost more than 1300 points during the final session of trading due to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported.

By midday, the index had briefly recovered but remained significantly down by 1399.31 or -1.23% to reach 114133.12 points, indicating continued market volatility.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made a remarkable comeback as the benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 1,372 points, reaching 116,281 points.

The recovery marks the restoration of two major thresholds—115,000 and 116,000 points — bringing renewed optimism to the market.

According to financial experts and brokers, the global financial markets also showed signs of improvement following easing concerns over the US president’s tariff-related trade tensions.

The broader sentiment contributed to the rebound in Pakistan’s market.

Brokers noted that investors had a chance to recover losses, especially after a dramatic rally in the last two hours of trading yesterday, where the market recorded a 5,000-point recovery.

Additionally, the recent Mineral Forum in Pakistan and the participation of foreign delegates were seen as positive developments, boosting investor confidence and strengthening the market outlook.

The market’s strong performance signals renewed investor interest and could set the tone for a more stable financial environment in the coming weeks.

Reporter: Basim Iftikhar