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NEPSE Closes Lower with Minor Decline; Hotel and Tourism Index Faces Setback

NEPSE Closes Lower with Minor Decline; Hotel and Tourism Index Faces Setback

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) saw a slight decline of 4.45 points (0.16%) on the trading day, closing at 2,711.45. This follows a 14.08-point loss (0.51%) in the previous session.

The market opened at 2,719.59 and experienced fluctuations throughout the day, reaching a peak of 2,726.07 and a low of 2,704.24, indicating mild market volatility. Despite the fluctuations, the overall sentiment remained cautious, contributing to the modest decline.

In the Hotel and Tourism Index, there was a notable decline of 33.09 points (0.48%), which closed at 6,781.26. This follows a more significant drop of 124.69 points (1.79%) in the previous session. The index opened at 6,826.29 and fluctuated throughout the day, reaching a high of 6,847.73 and a low of 6,745.65.

Despite the downward trend in the Hotel and Tourism sector, the fluctuation within the day shows some level of market movement, but the overall trend reflects a cautious outlook for these sectors.

The Hotel and Tourism Index, being a vital part of Nepal’s tourism sector, has been particularly sensitive to market movements, as investors await positive signals from the ongoing recovery in tourism-related activities. While the index faces a setback, industry stakeholders remain hopeful for a rebound in the near future.

Investors and analysts are closely monitoring these trends as they anticipate the impact of external and internal economic factors on the stock market and specific sectors such as hospitality and tourism.

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