{
  "id": 5475613,
  "title": "PSX snaps losing streak with marginal gain",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/psx-snaps-losing-streak-with-marginal-gain",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-04T02:42:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn Business",
    "slug": "dawn-business",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2027324/psx-snaps-losing-streak-with-marginal-gain"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) managed to end a three-day losing streak with a marginal gain on Thursday, but investor sentiment remained uncertain due to ongoing Middle East conflict and political instability. The KSE-100 index started the day higher, reaching a peak of 1,019 points, but the upward trend was short-lived as profit-taking set in later in the session. The index eventually closed at 174,929.69, up 153 points or 0.09 percent, reflecting significant volatility influenced by geopolitical tensions. Rising international oil prices remain a major concern for investors, as they can impact Pakistan's external account, inflation, and overall economic stability. Pakistan successfully raised $3 billion through a historic dual-tranche Eurobond issuance, but major losses were posted by Bank Al-Habib, United Bank, Pakistan Petroleum, Service Industries, and Attock Refinery, contributing to the index's decline. Conversely, Engro Holdings, Lucky Cement, and National Bank helped offset the losses with gains. Traders were cautious due to intensifying US-Iran military confrontations and rising oil prices. Trading activity was relatively low, with 627 million shares changing hands, and a 20.94 percent drop in trade value to Rs25.18 billion. Tasdeeq Information led in share volume, with approximately 95 million shares traded.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Although the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) managed to post marginal gains in a topsy-turvy session on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak, investor sentiment remained choppy as the Middle East conflict and political uncertainty continued to shake investor confidence. Topline Securities Ltd said the market saw a volatile session, with the benchmark KSE-100 index opening…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}