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Why gold prices not released in Pakistan today?

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As people remain curious as to why the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association did not release the gold rates on Wednesday, it was learnt that the local bullion market remained closed today.

APSGJA President Haji Haroon Rasheed Chand, in a public message, confirmed the bullion rates were not released on account of Shab-e-Barat (15th Shaban).

Believers across the country observed Shab-e-Barat, also known as the night of blessings and glory, on Tuesday night (tonight) with full religious spirit.

Gold prices have been declining for the last many days and have cumulatively lost Rs9,200 or per tola in the last four days.

It should be noted that the APSGJA notifies the gold rates to the market every day after determining the price by keeping in view its rates in world markets, the rupee-dollar exchange rate, and demand and supply in domestic markets.

The price of gold on Tuesday declined by Rs700 per tola and Rs600 per 10 grams to settle at Rs197,300 and Rs169,153, respectively.

The association last reported that the price of gold has been “under cost” by Rs3,000 per tola in Pakistan, as compared to prices in Dubai. This means that, at present, the Pakistani gold market is less expensive than the world market.

The price of per tola gold plunged below the critical Rs200,000-mark due to the rupee’s appreciation against the US dollar under the current cycle.

Meanwhile, in the international market, gold prices hovered near a one-week low on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said US interest rates might need to go higher than expected to control sticky inflation.

Spot gold was nearly flat at $1,814.10 per ounce by 1253 GMT, after hitting its lowest since Feb. 28 at $1,809.27. Following Powell’s remarks on Tuesday, prices fell nearly 2%.

US gold futures were down 0.1% to $1,818.70.

Powell reverting to a higher-for-longer stance took the wind out of gold as the markets now expect higher rates, StoneX analyst Rhona O’Connell said.

The Fed will likely need to raise rates more than expected in response to recent strong data and is prepared to move in larger steps if the “totality” of incoming information suggests tougher measures are needed to control inflation, Powell said on the first day of his semi-annual two-day testimony before Congress.

Gold’s appeal tends to dim when rate hike expectations rise because higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.

Market participants are now mostly expecting a 50 basis-point hike at the Fed’s March 21-22 policy meeting.

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Current gold price in Pakistan: January 20, 2025

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On Monday, gold prices in Pakistan experienced a notable rise due to a favorable change in worldwide markets.

The price of gold per tola increased by Rs500, attaining Rs282,900.The increase followed a decrease in gold prices during the prior session, where the price had dropped by Rs200 to conclude at Rs282,400 on Saturday.

On Monday, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs429, reaching Rs242,541.

The increase in local gold prices reflected the favorable trend in the worldwide market, where the price of gold per ounce reached $2,708, plus an additional premium of $20. This was a $5 rise inside a single day.

Conversely, silver prices declined, with the price per tola decreasing by Rs9 to reach Rs3,372.

Analysts ascribe the rise in gold prices to variations in global demand, as investors seek refuge in precious metals amid economic concerns. As global markets exhibit ongoing volatility, analysts anticipate additional swings in the values of gold and silver in the forthcoming weeks.

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After gaining almost 900 points, the KSE-100 has surpassed the 116,000 mark, indicating a bullish trend.

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The KSE-100 index advances by more than 900 points, reaching a new high of more than 116,200. This indicates that the Pakistan Stock Exchange is experiencing a bullish trend at the beginning of business.

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SBP’s Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on January 27 in order to make a decision regarding monetary policy.

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For the purpose of making decisions regarding the monetary policy, the monetary policy committee of the State Bank of Pakistan will convene on January 27.

At a press conference that will take place on the same day as the meeting, Governor Jameel Ahmad of the State Bank of Pakistan will formally announce the decision about the monetary policy.

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