Bulls led the charge at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, propelling shares upwards by over 900 points. This surge was linked to the finalized agreement between the PML-N and the PPP to form a government.
The market had previously been subdued due to uncertainties surrounding establishing a new government amid nationwide protests over election integrity. However, confidence surged as the market opened, with the KSE-100 index climbing by 957.92 points or 1.58% early in the session.
Tahir Abbas from Arif Habib Limited pointed out the market’s 1.5% rise, crediting the political clarity for boosting investor sentiment. Yet, he noted the cautious optimism among investors eager for the new government’s economic policies.
Mohammed Sohail of Topline Securities and Awais Ashraf of Akseer Research echoed these sentiments, recognizing the political consensus as pivotal for restoring investor confidence. They stressed the anticipated continuation of reforms and a unified approach to resolving central and provincial issues for fiscal stability.
Yousuf M. Farooq of Chase Securities observed the positive market opening, attributing it to overnight clarity on government formation. This development, he remarked, diminished the risks associated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) negotiations, offering investors a glimmer of hope.