Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure during the week ended on Friday, July 17, 2026. The benchmark index closed the week at 175,803, down 6,439 points or 3.5%WoW, with average daily trading volume declining to 911 million shares, down 29%WoW. 

During the week market driven by uncertainties surrounding the US-Iran conflict, with the US threatening to strike Iran’s energy facilities. 

Re-imposition of the naval blockade of Strait of Hurmuz pushed oil prices above US$86/bbl, the highest level since the MOU was signed between the two countries.

On the macroeconomic front, Current Account posted a deficit of US$139 million in FY26, as against a US$1.8 billion........

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