{"id":10721,"date":"2026-07-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialliteracy.pk\/2026\/07\/08-jul-2026-psx-market-sees-significant-drop-amidst-broad-declines\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:00:00","slug":"08-jul-2026-psx-market-sees-significant-drop-amidst-broad-declines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialliteracy.pk\/?p=10721","title":{"rendered":"PSX Market Sees Significant Drop Amidst Broad Declines"},"content":{"rendered":"

On July 8, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a substantial downturn, with the KSE-100 index dropping 4,626.19 points or 2.48%. Many sectors recorded losses as market sentiment remained negative.<\/i><\/p>\n

Market Overview<\/h2>\n

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a challenging trading day on July 8, 2026. The benchmark KSE-100 index fell sharply by 4,626.19 points, closing at 181,629.36, marking a 2.48% decrease. The market saw widespread declines across various sectors.<\/p>\n

KSE-100 Performance<\/h2>\n

The KSE-100 opened at 186,255.55 and fluctuated between a high of 185,215.56 and a low of 179,504.34. The index closed at 181,629.36, experiencing significant pressure from selling activities.<\/p>\n

Other Indices<\/h2>\n

Several other indices echoed the broader market sentiment:<\/p>\n

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  • KSE-All Share Index dropped by 2,557.43 points, concluding at 109,942.32, a 2.27% decline.<\/li>\n
  • KSE-30 Index saw a reduction of 1,392.96 points, closing at 54,279.47.<\/li>\n
  • KMI-30 Index experienced a substantial drawdown of 6,638.08 points, finishing at 256,369.76.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Trading Summary<\/h2>\n

    The total trading volume reached 1,551,042,223 shares. The value of shares traded was approximately PKR 62,436,785,818.43, with a total of 707,378 trades conducted through the day.<\/p>\n

    Company Performance<\/h2>\n

    Of the companies traded, 343 declined, 81 advanced, and 30 remained unchanged, reflecting the bearish market trend.<\/p>\n

    Sector Performance<\/h2>\n

    Major sectors such as Oil & Gas, Banking, and Cement witnessed broad declines, contributing to the overall negative market sentiment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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