📉 CSE Opens Week in Red; ASPI Drops to 3-Month Low

• Market Performance: - ASPI: Down 0.92% (-197.31 pts) to 21,208.10. - S&P SL20: Down 0.94% (-56.46 pts) to 5,943.22. - Market breath was heavily negative, with 193 counters ending in the red against 32 gainers. • Turnover & Foreign Inflows: - Total market turnover reached over Rs. 2.6 Bn across nearly 66.5 Mn shares. - Foreign investors remained net buyers, recording a net inflow of Rs. 23.5 Mn. • Key Drags & Sentiment: - Main decliners contributing to the ASPI drop: DIAL, COMB, RICH, JKH, and CARS. - Investor sentiment remained subdued due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. - High-net-worth (HNW) participation was active via negotiated crossings, while retail participation was at average levels. • Sector Breakdown: - Food & Staples Retailing: Led daily turnover, contributing 43%. - Food, Beverage & Tobacco & Capital Goods: Combined contribution of 27%.