KARACHI: The futures segment of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a notable normalisation during the week ended April 10, 2026, as the futures spread narrowed sharply to 6.88 percent from an elevated 207.06 percent, marking a steep contraction of 20,017 basis points, and signalling improved alignment between spot and futures prices following the previous week’s dislocation.
Analysts noted that the normalization of spread indicates reduced stress in the market and a more balanced outlook among leveraged participants.
Trading activity in the futures market also rebounded during the week, although at a more measured pace compared to the surge seen in the ready market. Average daily futures turnover increased to 153.41 million shares, up from 112.39 million shares in the previous week, registering a 36.5 percent week-on-week increase.
In value terms, average daily traded value in the futures segment rose to Rs9.01 billion, compared with Rs6.85 billion in the prior week, reflecting a 31.5 percent increase. The rise in both volume and value indicated renewed participation by traders, supported by improving sentiment and increased market activity.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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