Yousuf M. Farooq
Yousuf M. Farooq is the director of research at Chase Securities, where he provides insights into market trends and economic conditions. He recently gained attention for his analysis regarding the significant rise in the Pakistan Stock Exchange, attributing it to good corporate results that have led to increased institutional buying.
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Yousuf M. Farooq, director of research at Chase Securities, discussed the market's optimism phase.
PSX briefly surpasses 166,000 points to register new high - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-30
Yousuf M. Farooq is the director of research at Chase Securities.
PSX surpasses 166,000 points to hit new high - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-30Yousuf M. Farooq, research director at Chase Securities, noted that the stock market was being powered by abundant domestic liquidity.
PSX breaches 156,000-point barrier on back of improving macroeconomic indicators - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-08
Yousuf M. Farooq, research director at Chase Securities, highlighted the equity market's optimism phase.
PSX crosses 154,000 points amid investor optimism despite flood-related risks - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-06Yousuf M. Farooq, research director at Chase Securities, highlighted the equity market's optimism phase.
PSX breaches 154,000-point barrier amid investor optimism despite flood-related risks - BusinessPakistan· 2025-09-05Yousuf M. Farooq, research director at Chase Securities, believes the market is firmly in Phase 2 of the bull run.
Yet another record high as PSX soars past 133,000 points - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-07Yousuf M. Farooq, research director at Chase Securities, believes the market is firmly in Phase 2 of the bull run.
PSX soars to new high of over 133,000 points in intraday trade - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-07Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, attributed the rise to easing geopolitical tensions.
PSX crosses 128,000 barrier on first day of FY26 - BusinessPakistan· 2025-07-01Yousuf M. Farooq, director of research at Chase Securities, attributed the rise to the overnight announcement of a ceasefire.
PSX climbs nearly 6,000 points amid announcement of Iran-Israel ‘ceasefire’ - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-24
Yousuf M. Farooq, director of research at Chase Securities, said, 'The market has hit an all-time high as participants brush off any negative budget-related news flow.'
Shares at PSX climb 1,300 points due to ADB programme - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-04
Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, said, 'The market has hit an all-time high as participants brush off any negative budget-related news flow.'
Shares at PSX climb 900 points in intraday trade due to ADB programme - BusinessPakistan· 2025-06-04Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, said, 'The market is consolidating ahead of the budget'.
Shares at PSX trim 600 points on budget announcement delay - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-26
Yousuf M. Farooq, director of research at Chase Securities, said the market was 'consolidating ahead of the budget as participants evaluate the IMF review report'.
PSX hits 120,000 barrier to reach record high in intraday trade before losing gains - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-19Yousuf M. Farooq, research director at Chase Securities, noted the positive market reaction to the Pakistan-India ceasefire.
Pakistan pulled off a ‘macroeconomic miracle’: report - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-14
Yousuf M Farooq noted that the market was factoring in improved macroeconomic indicators.
Bulls dominate as PSX climbs over 1,000 points upon boost in investor sentiment - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-13Yousuf M Farooq noted that the market was factoring in improved macroeconomic indicators.
Bulls dominate as PSX climbs 1,000 points upon boost in investor sentiment - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-13Yousuf M. Farooq noted that the market reacted jubilantly to the ceasefire announcement.
PSX jacks up record 9pc as ceasefire with India calms investors - WorldPakistan· 2025-05-12
Yousuf M. Farooq noted the market's jubilant reaction to the ceasefire announcement.
PSX jacks up record 9pc in intraday trade as ceasefire with India holds - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-12Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, noted that stocks on the PSX remained volatile today.
PSX gallops to recovery after day of historic losses - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-09
Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, noted, 'Stocks on the PSX remained volatile today, opening higher as participants increasingly factored in that an all-out war with India is unlikely.'
PSX limps to recovery after day of historic losses - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-09Yousuf M. Farooq, research director at Chase Securities, commented on the market's performance following Indian strikes.
PSX bleeds as fears of Indian military action come true - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-07
Yousuf M. Farooq, director of research at Chase Securities, said SBP adopted a cautious stance by keeping rates unchanged.
SBP surprises with hold on key policy rate at 12pc - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-05
Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, said a relatively tight monetary and fiscal policy over the past year has led to a 'sharp decline in inflation'.
Core inflation slows down to 0.3pc in April - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-02Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, noted the market is tracking India-Pakistan tensions.
Shares at PSX rebound as investor confidence returns - BusinessPakistan· 2025-05-02
Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, echoed the same sentiments.
PSX slumps over 3,500 points as Pakistan expects Indian action - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-30
Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, echoed the same sentiments.
Shares at PSX slump on heightened Pakistan-India tensions - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-30Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, observed the market's initial excitement fading.
Shares at PSX shed 1,400 points as Pakistan-India tensions loom - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-28Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, noted the market's initial excitement and subsequent pullback.
Shares at PSX reverse gains after upward start as Pakistan-India tensions loom - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-28Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, noted that the country’s monthly current account remained 'in a comfortable position'.
Shares at PSX climb 900 points on strong corporate results from heavyweights - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-28Yousuf M. Farooq, director research at Chase Securities, said the market opened lower amid fears of escalating tensions between Pakistan and India.
Shares at PSX plunge 2,200 points as India-Pakistan tensions simmer - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-24
