#PCEMarketWatch As of May 31, 2025, the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index indicates a cooling inflation trend, while the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) shows positive momentum.

🇺🇸 U.S. PCE Inflation Update (April 2025)

Headline PCE Inflation: Increased by 0.1% in April, bringing the annual rate down to 2.1%, the lowest since March 2021.

Core PCE Inflation: Also rose by 0.1% month-over-month, with the annual rate easing to 2.5%.

Personal Income & Spending: Personal income saw a robust 0.8% rise, partly due to Social Security adjustments, while consumer spending increased by 0.2%.

Market Reaction: The S&P 500 experienced a slight decline following the data release, and Treasury yields edged higher, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid ongoing trade tensions.

🇵🇰 Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Overview

KSE-100 Index: Closed at 119,691.09, up by 719.69 points (0.60%).

Market Breadth: Out of 474 listed symbols, 259 advanced, 161 declined, and 54 remained unchanged.

Trading Volume: Total volume stood at 580.3 million shares, with a trading value of PKR 22.74 billion across 287,389 trades.

Sector Performance: The Banks Tradable Index (BKTI) gained 0.89%, while the Oil & Gas Tradable Index (OGTI) remained relatively flat with a 0.02% increase.