🚨 Trading Market Update 🚨

📊 Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)

KSE-100 Index closed at 146,529.30, down 476 points (-0.32%).

Daily range: 146,417 – 147,892.

Volume: ~299 million shares traded.

Market Mood: Bears took control today as profit-taking kicked in after recent gains. Banking & industrial stocks faced selling pressure, while select financials held up better.

🌍 Global Markets

U.S. Equities stayed strong with new highs:

S&P 500 & Nasdaq: Closed at record levels on hopes of Fed interest rate cuts.

Dow Jones: Up nearly 1%, approaching an all-time high.

Small-Caps (Russell 2000): Surged 1.5%, hitting a 6-month high.

Sector rotation from Big Tech into financials, healthcare, and homebuilders.

Healthcare led gains (+1.6%).

📈 Market Signals & Outlook

Pakistan: Short-term caution advised. Wait for market consolidation before taking new positions.

Global: Broader market participation is a positive sign. Small-caps and financials could be strong plays in the near term.

Watchlist: U.S. Fed’s Jackson Hole meeting (Aug 21), inflation & jobs data — these could shift momentum sharply.

📌 Summary

Today’s trading shows two different moods — local markets under pressure from profit-taking, while global markets ride optimism over possible rate cuts and strong earnings. Stay diversified, manage risk, and keep your eyes on upcoming economic events.

🔥 Trader’s Tip of the Day: In volatile markets, your best trade might be patience. Let the market show its next move before you commit capital.

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