The rally comes after US President Donald Trump announced the start of talks with Iran, easing some concerns in financial markets and improving investor sentim
KARACHI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-August 3rd, 2026The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong buying activity on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 2,700 points during early trading.
The rally came after US President Donald Trump announced the start of talks with Iran, easing some concerns in financial markets and improving investor sentiment.
The first trading session of August opened on a positive note, with the KSE-100 Index climbing 2,708 points to 178,802.
The sharp rise reflected renewed confidence among investors, although broader Asian markets showed mixed performance.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell by around 1.5%, while South Korea’s KOSPI declined 5.25%. In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index edged up by approximately 0.1%.
The market participants continued to monitor developments surrounding US-Iran relations and their potential impact on regional financial markets.
