PSX KSE-100 Index Falls 721 Points Amid US Iran Tensions And Oil Supply Concerns
Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 Index fell 720.83 points to 176,975.67 as concerns over Strait of Hormuz disruptions and higher oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
Pakistan’s Energy Independence Hinges on Renewables, Storage and Local Manufacturing
Pakistan faces a potential $4.5 billion energy import shock, highlighting the need for renewable power, battery storage, stronger SEZs and domestic clean tech manufacturing.
PSX KSE 100 Falls Over 1,000 Points As Oil Prices Rise On US Iran Tensions
Pakistan Stock Exchange falls over 1,000 points as fading US Iran deal hopes and rising oil prices trigger selling across banks, cement, oil and other sectors.
Fitch Sees Downside Risk To $87 Per Barrel Brent Oil Forecast For 2026
Fitch Ratings says its $87 per barrel average Brent oil price forecast for 2026 faces increasing downside risks as oil supplies remain relatively comfortable, inventories stay elevated and Middle Eastern production could recover rapidly if shipping disruptions ease.
Global Energy Crisis Deepens as Trump Announces Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Transit Fee
The Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 index plummets over 6,400 points following escalating US-Iran conflict and a proposed 20 percent transit fee.
Pakistan Slashes Petrol Price by 74 Rupees Following Historic Diplomatic Breakthrough in Global Oil Market
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces an unprecedented downward revision in local fuel prices as the US Iran peace agreement stabilizes global crude supply.
Saudi Aramco Explores Global Storage Expansion Following Strategic Waterway Disruptions
Saudi Aramco considers expanding its global oil storage footprint after energy supply flows through the strategic Strait of Hormuz faced disruptions.
World Bank Cuts Global Economic Growth Forecast As Middle East Conflict Triggers Inflation
The World Bank slashes its global economic growth forecast to 2.5 percent for 2026 citing surging energy prices and inflation driven by the Middle East war.
Pakistan’s Oil Import Dependence Exposed as Gulf Conflict Sparks Fresh Economic Threats
Escalating tensions in the Gulf region have intensified concerns over Pakistan’s dependence on imported oil, with rising crude prices threatening inflation, currency stability, fiscal planning, and long-term economic sustainability.
Dollar Strengthens as European Shares Fall Amid Reports of Missile Strike in Strait of Hormuz
The dollar rose and European stocks tumbled on May 4, 2026, following reports from Iran’s Fars News Agency that two missiles hit a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz.