PSX Benchmark Index Down 1.5%WoW
The Pakistan Stock Exchange benchmark index fell 1.5% due to global energy price volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. Despite the market dip, the government continues policy talks with the IMF to secure financial disbursements.
Why it matters
It reflects the economic instability in Pakistan driven by external geopolitical factors and the necessity of international financial aid.
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure during the week ended on Friday, October 02, 2026, as renewed uncertainty over the US-Iran conflict and elevated global energy prices continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The benchmark index witnessed erosion of 2,610 points or 1.5%WoW to close at 168,155.
Oil prices remained elevated for most of the week, touching US$105.3/ bbl, as supply chain concerns and China’s suspension of oil product exports outweighed recovering Gulf crude flows.
Brent crude declined to US$99.5/ bbl in the concluding phase of the week amid growing pressure of the US on Europe to release diesel stocks.
September 2026 inflation was recorded at 10.3% as against 11.2% in August 2026 due to disinflationary pressure from food prices.
Trade deficit for September 2026 widened by 6%YoY to US$3.6 billion.
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