PSX Closing Bell: Green Without Brakes

Mettis Global reported that the KSE-100 advanced 3,366.38 points, or 1.96%, on Thursday to finish at 175,379.86. The index stayed in positive territory, reaching 176,604.51 at its session peak, while 85 index constituents rose, 13 fell and two were unchanged.

The report linked improved risk appetite to weaker oil prices and reduced concern about further Middle East escalation amid U.S. election developments. Commercial banks added the most to the index, followed by cement; UBL, LUCK and MEBL were among the leading positive contributors. GAL led percentage gainers, while PSEL and ATRL were among the decliners. Across the wider market, volume reached 999.81 million shares and traded value was Rs46.06 billion.