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Can interest rate hike stop PSX rally?
Rising oil prices and the MPC decision are testing PSX momentum after a sharp weekly slide in KSE-100
Apr 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
Shahbaz Ashraf
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Seasoned Investment Professional | CFA | 17+ Years of Experience in Equity Research, Valuation & Advisory Seasoned investment professional with over 17 years of experience in equity research, financial analysis, valuations, and investment advisory—primarily focused on financial services firms, including equity brokerages, asset management companies, and family offices. Skilled in financial modeling, portfolio management, and evaluating multi-asset investment opportunities. Known for delivering data-driven insights and actionable strategies tailored to both institutional and private clients. Holds a BBA and MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
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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 Friday provided some relief, the shadow of $100+ crude oil and the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision have investors on edge.
In this episode of Stock Watch, powered by Chase Securities and Bank of Punjab, Nukta’s Shahbaz Ashraf and Moiz Ur Rehman are joined by independent analyst A A H Soomro to break down what we can expect in the days to come.








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