The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a subdued trading session on Monday as investors remained cautious ahead of the highly anticipated monetary policy announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The benchmark KSE-100 Index opened on a dull note and continued to trade in a narrow range, reflecting a clear wait-and-see approach across the board. As of the filing of this report, the index was hovering at 169,953.80, down by 718.24 points (-0.42%) at 1pm, indicating persistent selling pressure amid limited participation.
The muted performance underscored investor caution, as participants refrained from building fresh positions ahead of clarity on the interest rate outlook. Uncertainty surrounding the monetary policy stance — particularly the direction of interest rates and its implications for inflation and economic growth — kept sentiment fragile throughout the session.