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psx erases gains as me worries trigger selling

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The PSX decline is driven by geopolitical concerns and high global oil prices, triggering profit-taking. The channel is primarily investor sentiment and risk-off, with potential second-order effects on Pakistan's import costs (oil) and fiscal position (IMF discussions). No direct company-level margin or supply chain impact specified; the mechanism is macro/geopolitical rather than micro-commercial.

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  • KSE-100 index fell 1,465.09 points (0.87%) to 167,451.14 on May 14, 2026.
  • Intra-day high 169,687.29, low 167,329.34.
  • Trading volume decreased to 684.9 million shares.
  • 483 companies traded; 149 rose, 298 fell.
  • Finance minister met with IMF team to discuss macroeconomic outlook.
Sector verdictGLOBAL_ENERGYUpmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Brent crude sees a 1-3% increase in the next 48h due to geopolitical risk premium.

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