PSX Closes in Green Amid Intense Geopolitical Volatility and Widening Trade Deficit
The Pakistan Stock Exchange benchmark KSE-100 index gains 793 points despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a reported surge in the April trade deficit.
Prediction Markets Record Millions in Wagers on US Iran Peace Talks Outcome in Islamabad
Over 300 million dollars are being traded on prediction markets like Polymarket as investors wager on the success of the fragile US Iran diplomatic talks in Pakistan.
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.
Policy, Positioning & Pakistan’s Economy Under Geopolitical Shade
Pakistan’s economic stability is increasingly shaped by global geopolitical shifts, external financing, and energy dependencies, limiting the effectiveness of domestic policy tools.
The Day After: Why Reopening Hormuz Doesn’t End the Crisis—It Begins the Aftershock Economy
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz signals resumed flows but not recovery, as global energy markets, shipping, and financial systems enter a prolonged phase of structural disruption and recalibration.
Pakistan Energy Sector Set to Outperform Amid Global Oil Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
Rising oil prices and Middle East instability drive growth in Pakistan’s E&P and OMC sectors, while cyclical industries face headwinds from potential interest rate hikes.
KSE-100 Suffers 1.74% Weekly Drop as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Investor Confidence
The KSE-100 index ended the week down 1.74%, with geopolitical tensions and weak macroeconomic signals keeping investors cautious. Trading remained lackluster as global uncertainty overshadowed domestic reforms and financial agreements.