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Pakistan's inflation outlook is showing signs of improvement as oil prices retreat and macroeconomic stability strengthens. With money market yields reversing course, investors are increasingly focused on the timing and magnitude of the State Bank's next interest rate decision.In...

The US–Iran deal has finally materialized, triggering a sharp correction in international oil prices and helping boost market sentiment this week.Investor confidence was further supported by the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to maintain the policy rate, alongside a better-tha...

In this episode of Stock Watch, powered by Chase Securities, Shahbaz Ashraf and Moiz ur Rehman review the latest financial results of Image Pakistan Limited (IMAGE), Century Paper & Board Mills Limited (CEPB), and Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited (HTL).IMAGE reported a 3QFY26 EPS o...

Budget FY27 is near. What will it mean for markets, rates and top-performing sectors in Pakistan?With Pakistan's Federal Budget FY27 just days away, all eyes are on how the government's fiscal targets and policy choices will shape the market outlook for the year ahead.In this epi...

The market is watching two things closely right now.With the federal budget approaching and a possible US-Iran MOU on the horizon, investors are weighing what comes next for the Pakistan Stock Exchange. At the same time, reforms like the SOE Act and broader economic signals are s...

The KSE-100 Index came under pressure after the State Bank of Pakistan delivered a surprise 100bps hike, taking the policy rate to 11.5%.This move, combined with global oil prices hitting a four-year high of $125 per barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait ...

Could rising oil prices and the upcoming monetary policy announcement end the PSX bull run?After two weeks of gains in KSE-100 Index, the momentum hit a speed bump. This week, the market shed 3,327 points, closing at 170,672. While geopolitical hopes and a last-minute recovery on...

In this episode of Stock Watch, powered by Chase Securities and Bank of Punjab, Nukta’s Shahbaz Ashraf and Moiz Ur Rehman break down the latest financial results of Engro Fertilizers Limited (EFERT), Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), and United Bank Limited (UBL). EFERT r...

This week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kept up its strong bullish run, with the KSE-100 Index surging 6,748 points (+4%) to close at 173,939. Optimism around ongoing U.S.-Iran talks helped keep the market in the green for four out of five trading sessions.In this episode of...

In this episode of Stock Watch, powered by Chase Securities and Bank of Punjab, Nukta’s Shahbaz Ashraf reviews the latest financial results of Attock Cement Pakistan Limited (ACPL), Ghandhara Industries Limited (GHNI), and Ghandhara Automobiles Limited (GAL). ACPL delivered a sol...