Tag: Gold price in Lahore

  • Gold price soars to Rs223,900 per tola following notable surge

    Gold price soars to Rs223,900 per tola following notable surge

    In a significant turn of events, gold prices experienced a notable surge in Pakistan on Tuesday, aligning with the upward trend in the international market.

    The precious metal, often referred to as “yellow gold,” witnessed a price hike of Rs2,700 per tola, reaching a new valuation of Rs223,900.

    According to the latest data released by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the 10-gramme gold bar was traded at Rs191,958, reflecting an increase of Rs2,315.

    This comes on the heels of a substantial jump of Rs3,500 per tola recorded on Saturday.

    Internationally, the gold rate demonstrated a robust performance, closing at $2,135 per ounce with a $20 premium on Tuesday. This marked a noteworthy uptick of $29 in the global market, as reported by APGJSA.

    In contrast, silver rates remained stable at Rs2,600 per tola during the same period.

    Shifting focus to the currency market, the Pakistani rupee experienced a slight dip against the US dollar, depreciating by 0.02 per cent in the inter-bank market on Tuesday.

    The closing exchange rate, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), stood at 279.31, indicating a marginal loss of Re0.05 against the greenback.

    This follows a similar trend observed on Monday, when the rupee settled at 279.26 against the US dollar.

  • Gold price increases by Rs3,500 per tola

    Gold price increases by Rs3,500 per tola

    In a notable turn of events, gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a substantial surge on Saturday, aligning with the upward momentum in the international market.

    The yellow metal reached a notable price point of Rs220,300 per tola, marking an impressive gain of Rs3,500 within the span of a single day.

    According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), 10-gramme gold now commands a selling price of Rs188,872, reflecting an increase of Rs3,001.

    This surge follows a noteworthy uptick on Friday when gold prices in Pakistan rose by Rs1,100 per tola.

    The international gold market also experienced a surge, with the Saturday rate set at $2,103 per ounce, indicating a $36 increase.

    The APGJSA reported a $20 premium on the international gold rate, emphasising the global dynamics influencing the precious metal markets.

    Simultaneously, silver rates in Pakistan witnessed an increase of Rs30 per tola, settling at Rs2,600.

    These fluctuations in precious metal prices underline the intricate interplay between local and global market forces, capturing the attention of investors and industry stakeholders alike.

  • Gold rate increases to Rs215,200 per tola

    Gold rate increases to Rs215,200 per tola

    In Wednesday’s market update, the price of 24-karat gold exhibited an upward trend, surging by Rs750 per tola and reaching Rs215,200 per tola.

    The Karachi Sarafa Association noted a marginal gain in the price of 10-gramme 24-karat gold, which stood at Rs184,500, marking an increase of Rs644 from the previous session. Similarly, the price of 10-gramme 22-karat gold experienced an uptick, reaching Rs169,124.

    Global traders are currently anticipating the release of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes on January 30 and 31. This event is expected to provide valuable insights into the economic outlook and potential policy shifts.

    Contrastingly, silver prices remained stable, with 24-karat silver maintaining a selling price of Rs2,580 per tola, and 10-gramme silver being traded at Rs2,211.93.

    It’s noteworthy that domestic gold concluded the previous week in the red zone, influenced by a downturn in international prices. Speaking of global trends, international spot gold hovered around $2,028, showing a 0.2 per cent change compared to the preceding session.

    Market participants are keenly awaiting the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January policy meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, which are anticipated to provide valuable insights into the central bank’s stance and potential future monetary policy adjustments.

  • Gold price hits Rs219,800 per tola after an increase of Rs1,800

    Gold price hits Rs219,800 per tola after an increase of Rs1,800

    In a notable uptrend, domestic gold prices in Pakistan experienced significant gains on Friday, with the price of 24-karat gold rising by Rs1,800 per tola and concluding the session at Rs219,800.

    According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, the closing price for 10 grammes of 24-karat gold in today’s session was Rs188,443, marking an increase of Rs1,543.

    Similarly, the price for 10 grammes of 22-karat gold reached Rs172,740, showing a gain of Rs1,415.

    Contrastingly, the price of silver remained steady in the local market, with 24-karat silver and 10-gramme 24-karat silver settling at Rs2,650 and Rs2,271.94, respectively.

    The continuous surge in international gold prices is a driving force behind the upward trajectory of gold prices in the domestic market.

    Currently, international spot gold is trading at $2,055.91, indicating a 0.48 per cent increase compared to the previous session’s closing.

    Furthermore, international gold is set for its second consecutive weekly gain, influenced by the weakening dollar and US Treasury yields.

    The recent statement from the US Federal Reserve, outlining a cumulative rate cut of 75 basis points in 2024, is putting sustained pressure on the dollar and Treasury yields, contributing to further gains for the precious metal.

    In addition to the impact of international price fluctuations, the domestic gold market is also susceptible to changes in the interbank exchange rate of the local currency.

    The intricate interplay between global and domestic factors continues to shape the dynamics of the gold market in Pakistan.

  • Gold price drops by Rs8,600 per tola as rupee strengthens

    Gold price drops by Rs8,600 per tola as rupee strengthens

    The price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs8,600 per tola and Rs7,373 per 10 grams to settle at Rs145,300 and Rs124,571, respectively, in the local market, according to figures released on Wednesday by All Sindh Sarafa and Jewellers Association (ASSJA).

    The latest decrease was in accordance with what the traders anticipated that the market would correct itself after achieving fresh heights in earlier sessions.

    On July 28, the price of a tola of gold rose to an all-time high of Rs162,500.

    The local currency made a significant comeback against the US dollar, rising by nearly Rs9 or 4 per cent, which diminished the shine of the precious metal.

    In the last three sessions, the price of gold has fallen by a total of Rs14,300 per tola, from Monday to Wednesday.

    Read more: Pakistan rupee appreciates Rs9.58 against US dollar, closes at Rs228.8

    Compared to Dubai, the price of gold in Pakistan is Rs2,000 per tola less.

    Bullion prices also fell $14 per ounce to close at $1,766 on the global market.