Silver price settles at an all-time high of Rs1,970, surpassing key level of Rs1,900 per tola

By : thoughtfulnews.com

December 12, 2022

Amid the shortage of dollars in the country, investors shifted their focus toward gold. Consequently its price in Pakistan reached a historic high of. Rs169,650 per tola on Monday.

Price of per tola gold surged by Rs2,350 to an all-time high as investors continued to take refuge in the safe-haven metal on mounting concerns that the country’s economic conditions will deteriorate further.

Gold hits Rs169,650 per tola

According to the data released by All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association (APSGJA). The price of Gold jumped by Rs2,016 per 10 grams to settle at Rs145,448.

Meanwhile, silver prices surpassed the key level of Rs1,900 per tola. The price surged by Rs80 per tola and Rs68.58 per 10 grams to settle. At an all-time high level of Rs1,970 and Rs1,688.95.

Speaking to Geo.tv, AA Gold Commodities Director Adnan Agar cited a shortage of dollars major reason behind rising gold prices in the local market.

“Investors want to invest in the dollar because of the rising difference between the open market and the interbank market rate, which is around Rs20-30; however. Despite the significant difference dollar isn’t available and people are concerned about the financial situation in Pakistan. And chances of default”. he explained the reason behind sudden shift in investors focus.

He added that because of the speculations that the dollar can reach 350-400 against the rupee. Investors are trying to invest in the precious commodity.

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“However, due to its [dollar] shortage they have shifted their focus toward gold as the price of the yellow metal is also rising in the international market,” Agar maintained.

Elaborating on the main driving points. He said that amid the current situation people are looking for investment options which are very limited because small investors cannot invest in real estate. At the moment because of its high prices.

“Therefore, small and medium investors are investing in gold so that their money is secured as the rupee is continuously depreciating against the dollar,” he stated.

Gold dealers, however, lament that since gold prices were touching new peaks in the country. It had seized to exist as a lucrative business.

Only investors are investing in gold here. Otherwise, artificial jewellery is being used in marriages and other ceremonies.

It should also be noted that gold demand in Pakistan jumped 34% to 13 tonnes during the period of July and September 2022 from a year earlier. Bloomberg reported Wednesday citing data compiled by the World Gold Council (Gold)

The data revealed that this was the most amount of gold purchased during a quarter in at least about three years.

In the international market, gold price fell registered a decline of $3 per ounce settling at $1,794.