Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained volatile during the week ended on September 18, 2026. The benchmark Index gained 372 points or 0.22%WoW during the week to close at 170,885 points. 

Yemeni Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline forced the closure of a key export route, pushing Brent crude to a 4-month high of US$109.7/ bbl.

Oil prices eased during the final two days, with the index recovering as fading concerns over immediate Saudi supply disruptions ultimately outweighed fears of a broader Middle East conflict. 

The GoP reintroduced austerity measures in an effort to conserve fuel. 

Pakistan’s central bank kept the policy rate unchanged at 11.50% on Monday, in line with broad market consensus. 

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