PSX stays quiet amid mixed macros

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a quiet week, with the KSE-100 index edging up 408 points to close at 167,086, as sentiment remained steady amid mixed economic indicators and key developments on the external financing front. AHL's weekly review noted that Saudi Arabia rolled over its $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan until December 2026, while headline inflation held nearly unchanged at 6.1% in November. However, weakness in trade performance, slower OMC and cement dispatches, and a widening deficit underscored persisting macro pressures, even as reserves and the rupee marked marginal improvement. On a day-on-day basis, the PSX kicked off Dec'25 on a strong note, with the KSE-100 index closing at 168,062, up 1,385 points, or 0.83%. On Tuesday, the market witnessed profit-taking as the index closed at 167,642, down 420 points, or 0.25%.