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PSX Gains 399 Points as Late Buying Reverses Early Losses
The Pakistan Stock Exchange experienced a volatile trading session, ultimately closing with a 399.14 point gain, recovering from an earlier drop of over 300 points. Major influences included rising inflation data and fluctuating oil prices, which continue to impact investor sentiment. The Finance Minister's announcement regarding new borrowing plans also added to market dynamics as investors consider the broader economic context.
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Published 5 Sept 2026, 12:38 UTC2 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:Pakistan Stock Exchange Recovers with 399-Point Gain After Initial Decline
TL;DR
- PSX KSE-100 Index gained 399.14 points, closing at 175,328.82.
- Early trading saw the index drop over 300 points.
- Weekly inflation rose by 8.35% year-on-year.
- The government plans to issue rupee-denominated, dollar-settled bonds.
- Oil prices remained volatile amid international market influences.
Interesting facts
- The PSX fluctuated between an intraday low of 174,515.38 and a high of 175,418.29.
- Brent crude prices were up 6.1% for the week despite declining in FPSX trading.
What changed
The PSX saw a turnaround in performance after late buying reversed previous losses.