Gold extends losses on rupee strength, traders watchful of positive cues

KARACHI: Gold extended losses into a second session on Monday, closing slightly above the threshold of Rs143,000 per tola in line with price movement in the international market and expectations that economic recovery could sap inflationary pressure, curbing the metal’s appeal as a hedge.
Data released by All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) showed that the gold price gained Rs700 per tola and Rs600 per 10 grams to settle at Rs143,100 and Rs122,685, respectively. Cumulatively, the precious commodity has lost around Rs1,950 per tola in the last two sessions. Meanwhile, it lost Rs2,700, or 1.84% per tola during the week that ended on October 8. Pakistan is a small market for gold at the global level. It meets the commodity’s demand through imports as it does not produce the commodity locally.
Accordingly, the gold price for local markets is determined by keeping in view its prices in world markets, rupee-dollar exchange rate, and demand and supply in domestic markets.-PNP