Gold prices rose in Pakistan on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
The price for Gold stood at 28,416.70 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per gram, up compared with the PKR 28,076.65 it cost on Thursday.
The price for Gold increased to PKR 331,446.80 per tola from PKR 327,480.50 per tola a day earlier.
| Unit measure | Gold Price in PKR |
|---|---|
| 1 Gram | 28,416.70 |
| 10 Grams | 284,167.00 |
| Tola | 331,446.80 |
| Troy Ounce | 883,857.60 |
Daily digest market movers: Rate cut expectations shift
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The constant back-and-forth of the US administration’s tariff plan has shaken the entire world, as investors scramble to find direction and certainty. That’s generally been supportive for Gold, which is up 18% this year. The yellow metal has also been bolstered by hopes for more Federal Reserve monetary easing and central bank buying, Bloomberg reports.
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The CME FedWatch tool shows that the chances of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in May have decreased to only 19,5% compared with 44.6% seen on Tuesday. For June, the chances of lower borrowing costs are 75.3%.
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Gold is quickly getting back toward recent highs, with today’s boost coming along with a report that Chinese leaders are meeting to discuss stimulus measures. However, there is a bigger picture favoring Gold, which is that other financial assets are failing to retain their value as a safe haven. The precious metal dipped after the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and then started a multi-year climb that is still going on. Long-term investors and even central banks are making Bullion a core holding through all market conditions, Reuters reports.
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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Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/pakistan-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data-202504110446