Pakistan Gold Market Update: Prices Fall Sharply per FXStreet Analysis"

 **Gold Prices Dip in Pakistan: FXStreet Reports Decline Amid Global Trade Tensions**  

*Local rates adjust despite global safe-haven demand; Fed policy and US-China tariffs in focus.* 

**Karachi, April 15, 2025** – Gold prices in Pakistan edged lower on Monday, with data from **FXStreet** showing 

rop in both per-gram and per-tola rates. The precious metal traded at **PKR 29,113.24 per gram**, down from Friday’s close of PKR 29,173.30, while the per-tola price fell to **PKR 339,583.20** from PKR 340,271.70.  

### **Key Local Prices (as of Monday)**  

| Unit Measure      | Price (PKR)     |  

|--------------------|------------------|  

| 1 Gram            | 29,113.24       |  

| 10 Grams          | 291,149.10      |  

| Tola              | 339,583.20      |  

| Troy Ounce        | 905,523.80      |  

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### **Market Drivers: Global Tensions vs. Local Adjustments**  

While global gold prices remain buoyed by geopolitical risks, **Pakistan’s rates declined**, likely influenced by rupee-dollar dynamics and profit-taking. Here’s what’s shaping the market:  

1. **US-China Trade Escalation**  

   - China retaliated against US tariffs by raising duties to **125%** on Friday, stoking fears of slowed global growth.  

   - Gold’s traditional role as a safe-haven asset has driven international prices to record highs, though local prices adjusted downward.  

2. **Federal Reserve Rate Cut Bets**  

   - Last week’s softer US inflation data (March CPI at **2.4% YoY**, down from 2.8%) bolstered expectations of **90 basis points in Fed rate cuts by 2025**.  

   - Lower rates typically boost non-yielding gold, but a weaker US dollar may have tempered gains in PKR terms.  

3. **US Treasury Yield Volatility**  

   - A sudden spike in Treasury yields reflects fading confidence in the US economy, further supporting gold’s global appeal.  

### **What to Watch This Week**  

- **Fed Chair Powell’s Speech (Wednesday)**: Clues on the timing and scale of rate cuts.  

- **US Retail Sales Data (Wednesday)**: A key indicator of consumer health, influencing USD trends.  

### **Why Local Prices Diverged**  

FXStreet calculates Pakistan’s gold rates by converting international USD prices into PKR, adjusted for local measurement units (e.g., tola). While global factors like trade tensions and Fed policies lift dollar-denominated gold, **rupee stability or appreciation** can offset gains domestically.  

**Disclaimer**: Prices are updated daily based on market rates at publication. Local rates may vary slightly due to regional premiums or taxes.  

**Key Takeaways**:  

- Pakistan’s gold dip contrasts with global bullish trends, highlighting currency and local market nuances.  

- Fed policy shifts and US-China trade risks remain pivotal for medium-term price direction.  

- Investors eye Powell’s remarks and retail data for fresh catalysts.  

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