Sector Analysis
The market showed a mixed sectoral performance, with notable movements across various industries:
Financials emerged as a top performer, gaining 1.4% and indicating renewed investor confidence in banking and financial services stocks.
Energy stocks also showed strength, rising 1.01% amid fluctuating oil prices and global supply concerns.
Technology, a usual market leader, experienced a pullback with a 0.83% decline, potentially due to profit-taking after recent rallies.
Consumer Discretionary stocks remained resilient, up 0.2%, suggesting continued consumer spending despite economic uncertainties.
Real Estate and Communication Services both posted gains, up 0.47% and 0.42% respectively, showing defensive positioning by some investors.
