Gold rises Rs1,400 as global market recovers
Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Wednesday, tracking gains in the international market as investors sought bargains following a dip in the previous session. The local uptick comes amid global anticipation surrounding the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.
According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola climbed by Rs1,400 to reach Rs349,300. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs1,200, settling at Rs299,468.
This rebound followed a sharp drop on Tuesday when gold fell by Rs3,600 per tola to close at Rs347,900.
Commenting on the trend, Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities, noted that international gold prices remained volatile but within a defined trading range. "The market touched a high of $3,325 and a low of $3,290 today, currently trading around $3,300," he said. "The $3,270 level is proving to be a strong support, from where the market has bounced back. On the upside, $3,350 is a key resistance."
He explained that gold has been trading in a range-bound pattern, citing historical movements from $3,120 to $3,600. "Profit-taking is likely when prices approach upper resistance levels. On the downside, unresolved tariff issues and geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, continue to weigh on sentiment."
Agar added that unless these global hurdles are permanently resolved, gold is expected to remain within the $3,270 to $3,360 range. "A breakout beyond either end could push prices towards $3,200 or $3,420-3,500, respectively," he concluded.
Globally, gold prices rose on Wednesday as traders sought bargains following the previous session's declines, while the market remains focused on minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting due later in the day, according to Reuters.
Spot gold gained 0.4% to $3,312.05 an ounce by 1255 GMT, after hitting a session low of $3,285.19 on Tuesday. US gold futures rose 0.3% to $3,310.60.
"The gold market has been kind of choppy recently, just reacting to fresh daily fundamental news events with no real trending price action. In the near term, the market top is in place," Jim Wyckoff, Senior Analyst at Kitco Metals, said.
"The minutes can be market movers. Market watchers are going to be looking at new comments on inflation this afternoon."
Minutes of the Fed's May policy meeting are due at 1800 GMT. The meeting took place amid heightened concern over global trade tensions, following President Trump's early April announcement of major new import tariffs. Some of the most aggressive tariffs were eased or delayed a week later.
Gold, which performs well in a low-interest rate environment and serves as a safe haven during times of uncertainty, has gained 26% so far this year and hit a record high in April.
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