Gold prices fell in Pakistan on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 30,599.02 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per gram, down compared with the PKR 30,754.37 it cost on Thursday.
The price for Gold decreased to PKR 356,900.50 per tola from PKR 358,713.00 per tola a day earlier.
| Unit measure | Gold Price in PKR |
|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 30,599.02 |
| 10 Grams | 305,989.80 |
| Tola | 356,900.50 |
| Troy Ounce | 951,736.80 |
Daily Digest Market Movers: Gold price is weighed down by reduced bets for more aggressive Fed rate cuts
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The US Federal Reserve (Fed) held interest rates steady at the end of a two-day meeting on Wednesday amid concern that US President Donald Trump’s tariffs could push up consumer prices. In the so-called dot plot, the committee projected two rate cuts by the end of 2025. However, Fed officials forecasted only one 25-basis points rate cut in each of 2026 and 2027 amid the risk that inflation could stay persistently higher.
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The global risk sentiment remains fragile on the back of persistent trade-related uncertainties and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In fact, Trump said earlier this week that tariffs on the pharma sector are coming soon. This adds a layer of uncertainty in the markets ahead of the July 9 deadline for sweeping “liberation day” tariffs and keeps investors on edge, which could benefit the safe-haven Gold price.
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On the geopolitical front, the aerial war between Iran and Israel continues for the eighth day amid speculations over a possible US involvement. According to the US Senate Intelligence Committee Chair, Trump said that he would give Iran the last chance to make a deal to end its nuclear program and delay his final decision on launching strikes for up to two weeks. This raises the risk of a broader regional war in the Middle East.
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The US Dollar is seen retreating further from over a one-week high touched on Thursday, in the aftermath of the Fed’s hawkish pause, which, in turn, could support the commodity. Moreover, the supportive fundamental backdrop suggests that the path of least resistance for the XAU/USD pair is to the upside and backs the case for the emergence of some dip-buying at lower levels heading into the weekend.
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Pakistan by adapting international prices (USD/PKR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly.
Gold FAQs
Gold has played a key role in human’s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency. High Gold reserves can be a source of trust for a country’s solvency. Central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold worth around $70 billion to their reserves in 2022, according to data from the World Gold Council. This is the highest yearly purchase since records began. Central banks from emerging economies such as China, India and Turkey are quickly increasing their Gold reserves.
Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, which are both major reserve and safe-haven assets. When the Dollar depreciates, Gold tends to rise, enabling investors and central banks to diversify their assets in turbulent times. Gold is also inversely correlated with risk assets. A rally in the stock market tends to weaken Gold price, while sell-offs in riskier markets tend to favor the precious metal.
The price can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can quickly make Gold price escalate due to its safe-haven status. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise with lower interest rates, while higher cost of money usually weighs down on the yellow metal. Still, most moves depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAU/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Gold controlled, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to push Gold prices up.
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