Nepse closes after three circuit breakers triggered by six percent surge

Summary

The Nepal Stock Exchange was closed for the day after three positive circuit breakers were triggered due to a six percent surge in the benchmark index shortly after trading began.

Key Points
  • The Nepal Stock Exchange (Nepse) closed for the day after three positive circuit breakers were triggered.
  • The benchmark index surged by six percent within minutes of trading.
  • The first circuit breaker was triggered after a four percent rise within the first minute of trading.
  • Shares worth Rs510 million were traded during the brief trading period.
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