Gold prices rose in Pakistan on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 30,374.61 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per gram, up compared with the PKR 30,132.90 it cost on Monday.
The price for Gold increased to PKR 354,283.50 per tola from PKR 351,464.30 per tola a day earlier.
| Unit measure | Gold Price in PKR |
|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 30,374.61 |
| 10 Grams | 303,746.10 |
| Tola | 354,283.50 |
| Troy Ounce | 944,732.90 |
Daily Digest Market Movers: Gold price bulls turn cautious amid signs of easing US-China tensions, ahead of FOMC meeting
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, US President Donald Trump hinted at possible trade agreements with certain countries as early as this week, though he did not name any specific countries. Trump had signaled earlier that he is open to lowering massive tariffs imposed on China.
Meanwhile, China’s Commerce Ministry said last Friday that it was evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the US. This, in turn, adds to the optimism over a possible easing of the tit-for-tat tariff war between the world’s two largest economies and remains supportive of a generally positive risk tone.
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) survey showed on Monday that the growth in the US services sector picked up in April. In fact, the ISM Services PMI rose to 51.6 compared to 50.8 in March and 50.6 estimated. This comes on top of Friday’s upbeat US jobs data and eases fears of a US recession.
This assists the US Dollar to gain some positive traction following a two-day losing streak. The Gold price, however, continues to attract safe-haven flows amid uncertainty over Trump’s erratic trade policies and rising geopolitical risks. Trump on Sunday announced a 100% tariff on movies produced overseas.
On the geopolitical front, Russian officials said that Ukraine launched drones at Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing the closure of the capital’s three major airports. Moreover, Ukrainian forces were trying to advance in Kursk and attacked a power substation in Russia’s western Kursk region.
Furthermore, Israel, reportedly in coordination with the US, launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port in response to Houthi rebel’s ballistic missile attack that hit Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday. This, in turn, provides an additional boost to the commodity on Tuesday.
Traders now look forward to the highly-anticipated two-day FOMC meeting starting this Tuesday amid reduced bets for a rate cut in June. Hence, the accompanying policy statement and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on Wednesday will be scrutinized for cues about the rate-cut path.
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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