KARACHI: The futures spread declined by a notable 391 basis points, closing at 7.31 percent on the final trading day of the week ending June 13, 2025, down from 11.22 percent a week earlier.
The drop in futures spread indicates a shift toward a more cautious market sentiment, as investors adjusted their positions amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and awaited clarity on the domestic monetary policy front.
Despite the softening in futures spread, activity at the futures counter picked up considerable momentum. Average daily trading volumes increased by 7.4 percent on a week-on-week basis, settling at 203.27 million shares compared to 189.29 million shares in the previous week.
Likewise, the average daily traded value on the futures counter jumped by 18.8 percent, ending at Rs 11.27 billion against Rs 9.48 billion recorded in the preceding week.
Market experts expect futures activity to remain elevated in the coming sessions as investors continue to reposition their portfolios in response to upcoming monetary policy announcements and unfolding geopolitical developments.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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