Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile trading session on Wednesday as early gains were wiped out by geopolitical concerns. The benchmark KSE-100 Index initially rose strongly following positive economic signals linked to IMF funding. However, the rally reversed sharply as investor sentiment weakened due to rising regional tensions. Early trading saw the KSE-100 Index […]
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Kremlin urges iran us dialogue amid global tensions
The Kremlin has expressed hope that Iran and United States talks will continue despite rising regional tensions, emphasizing that diplomatic engagement remains important for global economic stability. Russian officials clarified that Moscow is not acting as a formal mediator but is prepared to assist negotiations if both sides request support during the ongoing geopolitical crisis […]
PSX drops over 3,000 points amid regional uncertainty
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a sharp decline on Monday as its benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged by more than 3,000 points during intraday trading, reflecting heightened investor concerns over regional uncertainty. Read More: PSX gains over 4,000 points on hopes of improved ME situation By 1:39pm, the KSE-100 index had fallen by 3,145.02 points, or 1.81%, […]
PSX KSE-100 over 4,000 points amid geopolitical tensions
KARACHI – The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index suffered a sharp decline on Monday, dropping more than 4,000 points during intraday trading. Read More: PSX witnesses strong bullish trend, gains 4,347 points By 12:09pm, the index fell by 4,770.14 points, or 3.14 percent, to 146,937.37 points from the previous close of 151,707.51 points. Analysts […]
US expects Iran conflict to end within weeks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON/PARIS — The United States (US) expects its ongoing military operations against Iran to conclude within weeks rather than months, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, signalling a potential near-term end to the escalating conflict. Read More: Trump seeks to end Iran conflict within six weeks Speaking after meetings with G7 counterparts in France, Rubio stated […]
PSX suffers historic 15,600-point crash amid war escalation
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed one of its sharpest single-day declines on Monday as intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered panic selling across the market. Investors reacted swiftly to escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index into a historic nosedive. The sudden wave of uncertainty shook […]
China, Brazil unite on Global South, UN role amid global tensions
BEIJING/SAO PAULO — Chinese President Xi Jinping assured Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday that China will stand by Brazil and the broader Global South as global geopolitical tensions rise, state media and official statements said. The leaders spoke by telephone in a call that lasted about 45 minutes, during which both […]
PSX drops 1,113 points on geopolitical tensions
KARACHI: Rising geopolitical tensions rattled the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index below the 181,000-point mark for the second consecutive session. Investors offloaded positions amid heightened uncertainty in the Middle East, with risk appetite remaining muted despite underlying market resilience. Read More: PSX equities slide 2,025 points amid profit-taking The KSE-100 […]
North Korea conducts hypersonic missiles test, Kim says nuclear forces ready for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of “cutting-edge” hypersonic missiles on Monday, stating that the country’s nuclear forces are fully prepared for war. State media cited Kim, highlighting the urgency of the test amid a “geopolitical crisis,” in what appeared to reference the recent US operation in Venezuela. Read More: North Korea’s Kim […]
Global gold demand hits record high amid geopolitical turmoil
LONDON: Global demand for gold surged to a record level in the third quarter of 2025 as investors sought safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, according to data released Thursday by the World Gold Council (WGC). Total demand rose 3% year-on-year to 1,313 tonnes between July and September — the highest quarterly volume […]