📉 CSE Ends Down 0.38% Amid Heightened Selling Pressure

• Overall Market Figures: The All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell by 0.38% (-81.43 points) to close at 21,542.23, while the S&P SL20 dipped 0.20% (-12.03 points) to 6,054.52. • Drivers & Sentiment: Trading opened positively before reversing due to intense selling pressure, triggered by escalating Middle East tensions and rising global oil prices. Retail investors actively sold index-heavy counters, while HNW (high-net-worth) participation remained low. • Top Drag Counters: The primary negative contributors pulling down the ASPI were CINS, BREW, CARS, SAMP, and JKH. • Turnover & Volume: Total market turnover reached over Rs. 1.4 Bn with more than 68 Mn shares traded. • Sector Breakdowns: • Insurance Sector: Led daily turnover, accounting for 23%. • Capital Goods & Materials Sectors: Combined to contribute 27% of total turnover. • Foreign Participation: Foreign investors were net buyers, recording a net inflow of Rs. 13.6 Mn.