Pakistan Stock Exchange Benchmark Index Posts Highest Multi Year Dollar Returns in Regional Comparison
The Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 index outperforms major regional and emerging market indices delivering top tier three year and five year returns in US dollar terms.
Pakistan Stock Exchange Capitalization Reaches New Peaks Amid Macroeconomic Recovery
The Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 Index gains 18.4 percent during the first nine months of FY2025-26, driven by easing inflation and IMF program progress.
Global Interest Rate Cuts Stalled in April as Iran War Sparks New Inflationary Pressures
Central banks worldwide pause interest rate easing as the conflict in Iran drives up energy costs and inflation expectations across G10 and emerging market economies.
Islamic Syndicated Financing Surges as Global Market Volatility Shifts Investor Strategy
Fitch Ratings reports a massive rise in Islamic syndicated financing during 1Q26 as geopolitical tensions drive issuers away from public US dollar sukuk and bond markets.
Fitch Ratings Warns of Global Sukuk Market Volatility Amid Regional Middle East Conflict
Fitch Ratings reports a slowdown in global sukuk issuance as geopolitical tensions in Iran drive yields to five-year highs and impact dollar-denominated instruments.
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Triggers 40% Oil Price Surge and Global Supply Chain Crisis
The World Bank Group is preparing a coordinated financial support package for emerging markets as the Middle East conflict drives up energy, fertilizer, and logistics costs globally.
Indian Financials Face Record $5.6 Billion Foreign Selloff Amid Global Energy Crisis and HDFC Governance Shift
Foreign portfolio investors offloaded 527.04 billion rupees in Indian equities during early March 2026, driven by rising oil prices and corporate governance concerns at HDFC Bank.
GCC Digital Finance and Debt Markets Face New Challenges Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Fitch Ratings reports a slowdown in GCC USD bond and sukuk issuance due to regional conflict despite strong 2026 credit fundamentals and digital finance growth.
Emerging Markets Must Gain Greater Influence in Global Economic Governance, Says Pakistan Finance Minister
Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasizes stronger roles for emerging markets in global economic decision-making, highlighting coordinated policies amid geopolitical tensions and technological change.
JPMorgan to Launch Frontier Market Local Currency Bond Index Targeting High-Yield Debt
JPMorgan is developing a new index tracking frontier market local currency bonds, including Egypt, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Nigeria, aiming to meet rising investor demand for diversified high-yield debt.