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Bangladesh’s capital market ended the last trading session of the week on a mixed note, with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closing lower while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posted gains. Both bourses witnessed upward momentum in the first half of the session but selling pressure toward the close dragged the DSE into the red. The benchmark DSEX shed 6 points by the end of trading. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES fell by 2 points, while the blue-chip DS30 edged down by 1 point. Most listed companies on the DSE saw price declines, as shares of 189 companies lost value against gains by 145, while prices of 56 issues remained unchanged. The market turnover also dropped, with shares and units worth Tk 536 crore traded during the session, down from Tk 605 crore in the previous trading day. In the block market, shares of 27 companies worth Tk 13 crore changed hands, with Dominage Steel Building Systems Limited accounting for the highest turnover of Tk 2 crore. Asia Insurance PLC topped the DSE gainers’ list after its share price surged by nearly 10 percent, while MIDAS Financing PLC ended as the worst performer, losing more than 5 percent. In contrast, the CSE closed higher, with its broad-based index CASPI advancing by 25 points. Most companies on the port city bourse ended in positive territory, as share prices of 87 companies rose against declines by 57, while 20 issues remained unchanged. The turnover on the CSE also increased marginally, with shares and units worth Tk 14 crore traded during the session, compared to Tk 13 crore a day earlier. Asia Pacific General Insurance Company Limited emerged as the top gainer on the CSE with a 10 percent rise, while Deshbandhu Polymer Limited sank to the bottom of the chart after losing over 9 percent.  

Bangladesh’s stock markets posted gains in early trading on Monday, with key indices rising at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). During the first half of the session, the benchmark DSEX index at the DSE climbed 46 points. Among the other indices, the Shariah-based DSES advanced 11 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 15 points. Out of the traded issues at the DSE, prices of 304 companies moved up, while 40 declined and 43 remained unchanged. The turnover at the premier bourse crossed Tk 270 crore in the first half of the day. The CSE also witnessed a positive trend, with its overall index CASPI gaining 55 points. Stocks surge at DSE, CSE on strong buying as week opens At the port city bourse, share prices of 70 companies increased against declines in 22 issues, while prices of nine companies remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 1.70 crore during the first half of trading.

Bangladesh’s stock markets posted gains in the first half of trading on Tuesday, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) moving upward. Stock market begins week in Bangladesh on a strong note On the third working day of the week, the DSE’s benchmark index DSEX rose by 18 points. The Shariah-based index DSES also advanced by 18 points, while the blue-chip index DS30 gained 14 points. Out of the traded issues, prices of 170 companies increased, while 144 declined and 72 remained unchanged on the DSE. The turnover during the first half of the session crossed Tk 220 crore. Stocks edge up in early trade at DSE, CSE The CSE also witnessed an upward trend, as its overall index CASPI climbed 44 points. At the port city bourse, share prices of 40 companies rose against a fall in 27, while prices of 7 companies remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 2.6 crore in the first half of trading.

Stocks in Bangladesh posted modest gains in the first half of trading on Monday, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) moving upward. On the second trading day of the week, the DSE’s benchmark index DSEX and the Shariah-based DSES each rose by 1 point. Stocks advance at DSE, CSE in early trading However, the blue-chip index DS30 slipped slightly. Share prices of 207 companies advanced, while 97 issues declined and 78 remained unchanged on the DSE. The turnover at the premier bourse crossed Tk 225 crore in the first half of the session. Stocks open week higher as indices gain in first hour The CSE also witnessed an upward trend, with its overall index CASPI gaining 1 point. At the port city bourse, prices of 34 companies rose against 34 losers, while 13 issues remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE stood at over Tk 2.6 crore during the first half of trading.

The country’s bourses saw a positive start on Sunday (November 30) as key indices in both Dhaka and Chattogram moved up during the first hour of trading, with most companies posting gains. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index rose by 3 points in early trading. While the Shariah-based DSES index remained unchanged, the blue-chip DS30 index slipped by 1 point. Read more: DSE rebounds; index tops 5,000 after 20-day dip During the opening hour, prices increased for 162 issues, fell for 137, and remained unchanged for 67. The turnover crossed Tk 240 crore at the DSE. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also opened higher, with its overall index gaining 33 points. Of the 103 companies traded, 46 advanced, 45 declined, and 12 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE exceeded Tk 5 crore in the first hour. Read more: Share Market Investment Guide: How to Invest in Stocks in Bangladesh

Trading on the country’s two major stock exchanges began on a positive note on Tuesday (November 18), with key indices posting significant gains in the first hour. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index advanced by 82 points in early trading. The Shariah-based DSES gained 19 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index rose by 26 points. Of the 346 issues traded during the first hour, prices increased for most securities: 346 advanced, 11 declined, and 13 remained unchanged. Read more: Trading of five Sharia banks halted at Bangladesh’s stock market The turnover at the DSE exceeded Tk 240 crore during the period. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also saw an upbeat start, with its overall index climbing 85 points. Among the 106 issues traded, 85 recorded price increases, 12 declined, and 9 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE crossed Tk 5 crore in the first hour of trading. Read more: DSE opens week with fresh decline

The stock markets in Dhaka and Chattogram struggled to gain momentum on Monday, as turnover and most company prices slipped despite an upturn in key indices. At the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), the benchmark DSEX index gained 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index advanced 5 points. The Shariah-based DSES index, however, remained unchanged. Out of 402 issues traded, prices fell for 199 companies, rose for 117, and remained unchanged for 86. In all three categories — A, B, and Z — most issues ended lower. Notably, among the highest dividend-paying A-category firms, prices dropped for 109 companies against gains by 72, while 43 remained unchanged. At the block market, shares of 30 companies worth Tk 43 crore changed hands, with Khan Brothers leading the turnover at Tk 15 crore. Overall daily turnover at the DSE stood at Tk 706 crore, down from Tk 732 crore in the previous session. Rupali Bank PLC topped the gainers’ list with over 9 percent rise, while Prime Finance and Investment plunged more than 7 percent to end as the day’s worst loser. The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also closed higher, with its CASPI index edging up by 6 points. But most issues declined at the port city bourse as well. Of the 219 companies traded, 116 lost prices, 70 advanced, and 33 remained unchanged. The turnover at the CSE dropped sharply to Tk 8.5 crore from Tk 12 crore in the previous session. Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd (DESCO) led the gainers’ table with more than 9 percent rise, while Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) slumped over 10 percent to finish at the bottom.

The U.S. stock market's downturn deepened on Monday as Wall Street speculated on how much economic strain President Donald Trump is willing to endure through tariffs and other policies to achieve his objectives. The S&P 500 fell 2.7%, bringing it nearly 9% below its all-time high set just last month. At one point, it was down 3.6%, heading for its worst day since 2022—when soaring inflation strained budgets and fuelled concerns about a recession that ultimately did not materialise. Bangladesh Bank halts exchange of new notes for Eid The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 890 points, or 2.1%, after recovering from an earlier loss of over 1,100 points, while the Nasdaq composite tumbled 4%. This marked the worst day yet in a volatile period where the S&P 500 has fluctuated by more than 1% in seven of the past eight sessions due to Trump's unpredictable tariff policies. The concern is that these sharp swings could either directly harm the economy or create enough uncertainty to push U.S. companies and consumers into economic stagnation. Signs of economic weakening have already emerged, primarily through surveys reflecting growing pessimism. Additionally, a widely monitored set of real-time indicators compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta suggests the U.S. economy may already be contracting. Asked over the weekend whether he foresaw a recession in 2025, Trump told Fox News Channel: "I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition because what we’re doing is very big. We’re bringing wealth back to America. That’s a big thing." He then added, "It takes a little time. It takes a little time." Trump aims to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., citing this as one of the reasons for his tariff policies. His Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has also indicated that the economy may undergo a "detox" period as it adjusts to reduced government spending. The White House is seeking to curb federal expenditures, cut the federal workforce, and increase deportations—moves that could impact the labour market. For now, the U.S. job market remains stable, and the economy ended last year on solid footing. However, economists are lowering their growth projections for this year. Goldman Sachs' David Mericle, for example, has reduced his estimate for U.S. economic growth in 2025 from 2.2% to 1.7%, largely due to the expectation that tariffs will be more extensive than previously forecasted. He sees a one-in-five chance of a recession within the next year, raising the probability only slightly because "the White House has the option to pull back policy changes" if economic risks "begin to look more serious." "Multiple forces are always at play in the market, but right now, almost all of them are secondary to tariffs," said Chris Larkin, managing director for trading and investing at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley. In response to the market decline, White House spokesman Kush Desai pointed out that numerous companies have responded to Trump's "America First" economic agenda with "trillions in investment commitments that will create thousands of jobs." On Monday, Trump met with tech industry CEOs, though the meeting was closed to the media. Remittance inflow surges amid forex reserve crisis The turbulence on Wall Street has been particularly damaging to some of its biggest players. Big Tech stocks and firms that benefited from the recent artificial intelligence boom have experienced sharp declines. Nvidia dropped another 5.1% on Monday, bringing its year-to-date loss to over 20%—a stark contrast to its nearly 820% surge over 2023 and 2024. Elon Musk's Tesla plummeted 15.4%, extending its 2025 decline to 45%. Initially, Tesla saw a post-election boost due to expectations that Musk's close ties with Trump would benefit the company. However, the stock has since slumped amid concerns that Musk’s brand has become too closely linked with the administration. Protests against the U.S. government's workforce reduction efforts and other policies have even targeted Tesla dealerships. Companies reliant on strong consumer confidence also took significant hits. Cruise operator Carnival fell 7.6%, while United Airlines dropped 6.3%. The sell-off has not been limited to stocks. Investors have also pulled back from other assets that previously seemed unstoppable, such as bitcoin. The cryptocurrency's value has fallen below $80,000, down from over $106,000 in December. Instead, investors have sought refuge in U.S. Treasury bonds, which are perceived as more stable during economic uncertainty. This has driven Treasury prices sharply higher, pushing down their yields. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell again to 4.22% from 4.32% on Friday. Since January, when it neared 4.80%, yields have steadily declined as economic concerns have mounted—a significant shift for the bond market. Despite the uncertainty, Wall Street dealmaking has continued. Redfin's stock soared 67.9% after Rocket announced it would acquire the digital real estate brokerage in an all-stock deal valued at $1.75 billion. However, Rocket's stock fell 15.3%. ServiceNow declined 7.9% after the AI platform company revealed plans to acquire AI-assistant maker Moveworks for $2.85 billion in cash and stock. Overall, the S&P 500 lost 155.64 points to close at 5,614.56. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 890.01 points to 41,911.71, while the Nasdaq composite fell 727.90 points to 17,468.32. Global markets also felt the impact, with European indexes largely declining after a mixed session in Asia. Hong Kong’s index dropped 1.8%, and Shanghai’s edged down 0.2% after China reported a decline in consumer prices for the first time in 13 months. This was the latest sign of weakness in the world’s second-largest economy, where persistently weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Despite starting the day on a positive note, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended Tuesday's trading session with a slight decline in its key index, DSEX, which dropped by 1 point compared to the previous day. In the first hour of trading, the DSEX index rose to 5,191 points. But the momentum could not be sustained and the index had fallen to 5,150 points by the close of trading. The decline was also reflected in the blue-chip index, DS30, which decreased by 1 point. The Shariah-compliant DSES index, however, showed a slight improvement, gaining 1 point to reach 1,904 points. Stock Market falls in both Dhaka and Chattogram The day's turnover also saw a drop, with a total transaction value of Tk 351 crore. This marks a decline of Tk 46 crore from the previous day, as 1.29 lakh shares worth Tk 13.5 crore changed hands during the session. Despite the fall in indices, the prices of 181 companies rose, while 131 witnessed a decline, and 84 remained unchanged. The downward trend persisted in the SME sector of the DSE, with the SME index falling by 10 points. But turnover in this segment increased by Tk 2 crore compared to the previous day, totalling Tk 6.9 crore. Similarly, the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also experienced a downturn. The CSCX index fell by 9 points at the end of trading. A total of 72 companies saw price declines, 85 gained, and 30 remained unchanged on the CSE. While the markets experienced mixed outcomes, investor sentiment remains cautious amid fluctuating turnover and index movements.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a slight reduction in trading volume on Monday, the first working day of the week after the Durga Puja holiday, as the prices of most companies fell. Out of 396 companies traded, the prices of 225 declined, 119 increased, while 52 remained unchanged. By the close of trading, the benchmark index DSEX had dropped by 48.51 points, settling at 5,373 points. The DSES Shariah Index saw a decrease of 14.29 points, ending at 1,191.57, and the DS30 Blue Chip Index fell by 15 points to close at 1,969.52. Dhaka Stock Exchange opens lower after Durga Puja holiday The total transaction volume at DSE amounted to Tk 350.73 crore, marking a 6.87% decline from the previous trading day last Wednesday, when the turnover stood at Tk 376.60 crore. Over at the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), the CASPI index recorded a marginal drop of 0.26 points, closing at 15,094.79 points. A total of 192 companies were traded, with 84 seeing price increases, 85 experiencing declines, and 23 remaining unchanged. The total value of shares and units traded at the CSE was Tk 9.30 crore, up from Tk 8.31 crore on the previous trading day.