Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Investors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) returned after Eid holidays with positive sentiments, as the indices accumulated gains throughout the day particularly on the back of a dip in coronavirus infections over the weekend.
Global equity markets also showed a positive trend on Monday. However, crude oil prices slid from the previous close; WTI crude price fell 0.87pc to $39.92 while Brent crude oil price declined 0.57pc to $43.27.
"The market continued with its recent momentum and remained positive throughout Monday, with the index ending just shy of the 40,000-mark. It also realised the highest traded value of Rs26 billion, a level last observed in 2017. The exploration & production stocks saw selling press...