Stock market return (%, year-on-year) in Pakistan was reported at 16.44 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Pakistan - Stock market return (%, year-on-year) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Pakistan's main stock market index, the KSE 100, rose to 136503 points on July 14, 2025, gaining 1.64% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 11.68% and is up 68.20% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Pakistan. Pakistan Stock Market (KSE100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Key information about Pakistan KSE 100

• Pakistan KSE 100 closed at 41,452.7 points in Jun 2023, compared with 41,330.6 points at the previous month end
• Pakistan Equity Market Index: Month End: Pakistan: KSE 100 data is updated monthly, available from Sep 1996 to Jun 2023, with an average number of 11,785.8 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 50,591.6 points in May 2017 and a record low of 841.7 points in Oct 1998

CEIC calculates monthly Equity Market Index from daily Equity Market Index based on the last business day of the month. Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited provides Equity Market Index

The benchmark interest rate in Pakistan was last recorded at 11 percent. This dataset provides - Pakistan Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

As of December 30, 2024, the major economy with the highest yield on 10-year government bonds was Turkey, with a yield of ***** percent. This is due to the risks investors take when investing in Turkey, notably due to high inflation rates potentially eradicating any profits made when using a foreign currency to investing in securities denominated in Turkish lira. Of the major developed economies, United States had one the highest yield on 10-year government bonds at this time with **** percent, while Switzerland had the lowest at **** percent. How does inflation influence the yields of government bonds? Inflation reduces purchasing power over time. Due to this, investors seek higher returns to offset the anticipated decrease in purchasing power resulting from rapid price rises. In countries with high inflation, government bond yields often incorporate investor expectations and risk premiums, resulting in comparatively higher rates offered by these bonds. Why are government bond rates significant? Government bond rates are an important indicator of financial markets, serving as a benchmark for borrowing costs, interest rates, and investor sentiment. They affect the cost of government borrowing, influence the price of various financial instruments, and serve as a reflection of expectations regarding inflation and economic growth. For instance, in financial analysis and investing, people often use the 10-year U.S. government bond rates as a proxy for the longer-term risk-free rate.