Gold prices rose in United Arab Emirates on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 379.70 United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED) per gram, up compared with the AED 378.20 it cost on Friday.
The price for Gold increased to AED 4,428.77 per tola from AED 4,411.19 per tola on friday.
| Unit measure | Gold Price in AED |
|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 379.70 |
| 10 Grams | 3,797.02 |
| Tola | 4,428.77 |
| Troy Ounce | 11,810.07 |
Daily Digest Market Movers: Gold price attracts safe-haven flows amid a softer USD; lacks bullish conviction
Moody’s downgraded America’s top sovereign credit rating by one notch, to “Aa1” on Friday, citing concerns about the nation’s growing debt pile. This comes as the House panel approved US President Donald Trump’s tax cut bill early Monday, which could add trillions to the US debt.
Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNN News on Sunday that President Donald Trump will impose tariffs at the rate he threatened last month on trading partners that do not negotiate in “good faith” on deals. This further underpins the safe-haven Gold price at the start of a new week.
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) released last week pointed to signs of easing inflationary pressures. Adding to this, the disappointing US Retail Sales data increased the likelihood that the US economy will experience several quarters of sluggish growth.
Moreover, the University of Michigan’s Surveys showed on Friday that the Consumer Sentiment Index deteriorated further in May and dropped from a final reading of 52.2 in April to 50.8 – the lowest level since June 2022. This reaffirmed bets for at least two 25-basis-point rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.
The US Dollar continues with its struggle to attract any meaningful buyers in the wake of dovish Fed expectations, and turns out to be another factor that benefits the commodity. However, the trade optimism has eased concerns about a US recession and caps the upside for the XAU/USD pair.
On the geopolitical front, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday that the military will let limited amounts of food into Gaza. However, sources said there had been no progress in a new round of indirect talks between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Meanwhile, Ukraine on Sunday said Russia attacked with a record number of drones. This keeps geopolitical risks in play and should act as a tailwind for the precious metal in the absence of any relevant US economic releases and ahead of speeches by influential FOMC members later today.
FXStreet calculates Gold prices in United Arab Emirates by adapting international prices (USD/AED) 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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