Pakistan gold prices rise amid stronger dollar and oil rally
May 12, 2026
Gold rises in Pakistan as local rates climb, tracking global volatility, stronger dollar pressure and shifting geopolitical tensions.
Gold rises in Pakistan as local rates climb, tracking global volatility, stronger dollar pressure and shifting geopolitical tensions.
Oil prices rose as fragile Iran ceasefire talks and Strait of Hormuz concerns fuelled fears over global supplies.
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Oil prices dip slightly but stay above $100 as Hormuz tensions, supply risks and stalled US-Iran talks persist.
Gold prices in Pakistan dropped, tracking a decline in international rates as global markets reacted to inflation concerns.
Pakistan equities opened the week on a strong footing, with buying interest lifting the benchmark index sharply in early trade on Monday.
Gold prices in Pakistan moved lower on Saturday, following a mild decline in international markets, while silver recorded a sharp increase.
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Oil prices jumped over 5 percent as US-Iran tensions escalated, raising fears of disrupted supply through Strait of Hormuz.
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Gold prices in Pakistan fell, tracking a decline in the international market as investors reacted to global economic signals.
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Gold prices increased in Pakistan on Tuesday, following a rise in the international market. The price of gold per tola rose by Rs6,200 to reach Rs539,562.
Pakistan’s central bank decided on Monday to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 10.5 percent, as rising global oil prices and tensions in the Middle East create fresh uncertainty about inflation.
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Pakistan’s stock market fell sharply as investors rushed to sell shares amid rising global oil prices and growing uncertainty in markets.
Pakistan’s short-term inflation recorded a small increase in the first week of March, mainly driven by higher food and fuel prices.
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