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Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Wednesday. The price per gram fell to 29,246.62 Pakistani Rupees (PKR), down from 29,442.01 PKR on Tuesday.
For a tola, the Gold price dropped to PKR 341,124.20 from PKR 343,405.80 the prior day. The price levels for 10 grams and a troy ounce were reported at PKR 292,464.00 and PKR 909,672.20, respectively.
Trade Optimism Between US and China
Trade optimism between the US and China has pressured Gold prices. US President’s statements suggest reduced tariffs, impacting Gold’s safe-haven appeal.
Geopolitical issues remain, with Russia-Ukraine talks and missile tensions in the Middle East. These factors might support Gold against aggressive downward pressures.
In the US, recent CPI data showed a slight decrease in the headline rate. Despite this, the core CPI rose as expected, influencing economic forecasts.
There is speculation of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by 2025, impacting the US Dollar’s appeal. No major US economic data release is scheduled, keeping focus on Fed officials’ speeches.
Gold’s Inverse Relationship with US Dollar and Treasuries
Gold holds an inverse relationship with both the US Dollar and Treasuries. As a non-yielding asset, its price aligns with interest rate expectations and geopolitical situations.
With gold dipping lower mid-week, the decline to Rs. 29,246.62 per gram and Rs. 341,124.20 per tola reflects a broader sentiment shift led by macroeconomic factors. The adjusted pricing—Rs. 292,464.00 for ten grams and Rs. 909,672.20 per troy ounce—might appear marginal on paper, but, in context, it reflects softening anxiety in certain corners of global markets.
There is no mystery to why this is happening. The indication from the US President about easing import tariffs, especially in relation to China, has chipped away at gold’s role as a volatility hedge. Lower tariffs imply smoother trade flows, which reduce economic uncertainty. That perception, fleeting as it may be, often weakens demand for metals traditionally used to counter risky backdrops. Those holding positions too tightly tied to sustained fear metrics might find themselves caught off guard if the current tone lingers longer than anticipated.
But it’s not without counterforces. The negotiation deadlock between Russia and Ukraine is an ongoing wildcard. While there’s a lull in escalatory rhetoric, headline risks remain very much alive. Reports of renewed missile threats in pockets of the Middle East are surfacing again. When paired, these regional tensions still give gold some footing—preventing a full-scale retreat in pricing.
Inflation figures out of the United States continue to drive much of the directional bias. A modest dip in the headline CPI sounds encouraging, but the stickier core reading—showing persistence in underlying price pressures—tells a more nuanced story. Inflation isn’t running away, but it’s still walking forward. That subtle movement matters when interpreting the Federal Reserve’s next steps. Expectations leaning towards a rate cut in 2025 mean investors are likely calculating how slowly the Fed might ease policy, if at all in the near term.
With no substantial new economic data due from the US this week, the focus inevitably shifts to guidance from central bank officials themselves. Their public remarks will be pored over for secondary cues. If there’s any suggestion of dovish undertones, gold may find some nearby floors. However, any reaffirmation of caution or inflation hawkishness could drag interest again towards the Dollar, nudging metals lower.
It’s worth remembering that gold moves inversely to both the US Dollar and Treasury yields. These relationships are not just academic. They play out daily through leveraged positions, risk management models, and momentum adjustments. Since gold yields no income, its value comes from what it protects against—be it eroding currencies or geopolitical flare-ups.
From where we stand, the conditions hint at potential whipsaws in gold positioning over the next few weeks. Not wild swings, necessarily, but enough to demand precision. Should any conflict intensify or inflation data surprise, sentiment could flip quickly. We’re actively monitoring the tone of policymakers and any untimely developments in Eastern Europe or the Middle East. Until there’s clarity, market reactions are likely to be reactive, fluid, and sensitive to headlines more than fundamentals.
