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Gold up Rs7,400/tola as global rate at 2-week high | The Express Tribune
In 2006-07, a 1 percent withholding tax was imposed on commercial imports of gold in the country. Photo: Express News
KARACHI:
Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Monday, tracking gains in the international market, where the yellow metal surged over 2% to hit a two-week high as weak US economic data bolstered expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola jumped Rs7,400 to reach Rs429,862, while the rate for 10 grams increased Rs6,337, settling at Rs368,530. On Saturday, the precious metal had closed at Rs422,462 per tola after a modest decline of Rs600. In the international market, spot gold climbed to as high as $4,105 per ounce before easing slightly to $4,090, marking a notable recovery from the previous session’s low of $4,002.
Commenting on the trend, Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities, said, “Gold has come up today (Monday) – it hit a high of $4,105 and was later standing at $4,090. The market has risen about $80 to $90. If it crosses the next resistance around $4,155-4,150, it could continue its upward momentum; otherwise, a correction towards $4,080-4,050 is possible.”
Analysts said investor demand for gold remains strong amid expectations of lower US interest rates, which typically weaken the dollar and boost appeal for non-yielding assets like gold.
Spot gold climbed 2.3% to $4,090.96 per ounce as of 11:43 am ET (1643 GMT) after hitting its highest level since October 27 earlier in the session, according to Reuters. US gold futures for December delivery rose 2.2% to $4,099.20 per ounce.
“Some weak data last week has the market tilting a little more dovish in their Fed expectations. … We could very much still see a December rate cut,” said Peter Grant, Vice President and Senior Metals Strategist at Zaner Metals.
Data last week showed the US economy shed jobs in October, with losses in the government and retail sectors. Additionally, US consumer sentiment slumped in early November as households worried about the economic fallout, data on Friday showed.
Markets now see a 67% chance of a rate cut in December, with odds climbing to about 80% by January, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee recorded a slight appreciation against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Monday. By the end of trading, the local currency stood at 280.81, gaining Rs0.01 against the greenback.
In the previous week, the rupee had also shown a mild improvement, rising Rs0.09, or 0.03%, to close at 280.82 compared to 280.91 in the preceding week, according to data from the State Bank of Pakistan.
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Sensex Ends 336 Points Higher, Nifty Above 25,700; IT Shares Shine
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Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, are expected to open higher on Tuesday, tracking strong global cues.
Indian equity markets
Benchmark equity indices staged a strong rebound on Tuesday, closing higher on the back of solid gains in IT and auto stocks.
The BSE Sensex recovered 747 points from the day’s low of 83,124.03 to settle at 83,871.32, up 335.97 points or 0.40 per cent. Similarly, the Nifty50 climbed 120.6 points, or 0.47 per cent, to end at 25,694.95 after bouncing back 245.7 points from its intraday low of 25,449.25.
On the BSE, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Adani Ports and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) emerged as the top gainers, while Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Tata Motors PV were among the biggest drags.
Across the NSE, IndiGo, BEL and M&M led the gainers’ pack, whereas Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and ONGC were the top losers.
Broader markets ended mixed — the Nifty Midcap 100 gained 0.50 per cent, while the Smallcap index slipped 0.21 per cent.
Sectorally, Nifty IT and Auto were the best performers, advancing 1.20 per cent and 1.07 per cent, respectively. On the other hand, Nifty PSU Bank was the only notable laggard, slipping 0.39 per cent.
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Financial Services fell 0.7%, and Nifty PSU Bank declined 0.5%, dragging the overall market sentiment.
Global Cues
Global sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump said his administration is working on “a very different deal” with India compared with past negotiations. “They don’t love me, but they will love us again. We are getting a fair deal — just a fair deal,” Trump said on Monday.
Across Asia, markets advanced following Wall Street’s strong overnight rally. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained 0.56%, South Korea’s KOSPI rose 2.24%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was up 0.4%.
In the U.S., equities surged on Monday, led by AI-heavyweights Nvidia and Palantir, as optimism grew over progress toward ending the record U.S. government shutdown. The S&P 500 climbed 1.54%, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.27%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.81%.
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Unemployment rate hits highest outside Covid years for almost a decade
The UK’s jobless rate has hit its highest level outside the pandemic era for nearly a decade as experts said the further evidence of a weakened labour market made a year-end interest rate cut more likely.
Official figures showed the rate of unemployment surged to 5% in the three months to September, up from 4.8% in the three months to August.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that, with the skewed levels seen during the Covid-19 years stripped out, this was the highest seen since August 2016.
The ONS said average regular wage growth also pulled back again, to 4.6% in the three months to September, down from 4.7% in the previous three months.
Experts said the weaker-than-expected figures reinforced the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month.
Martin Beck, chief economist at WPI Strategy, said: “With pay growth slowing further, the data strengthen the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month.”
He warned that the “prospect of new tax rises in the upcoming Budget poses further risks to employment, particularly if the Chancellor again looks to raise taxes on businesses”.
Mr Beck added: “But this time, Rachel Reeves is more likely to target earners rather than employers.”
The pound slipped back, down 0.4% to 1.313 US dollars and 0.4% lower at 1.135 euros, as financial markets increasingly bet on a year-end rate cut.
The ONS said earnings are still outstripping inflation, although by a smaller margin, with real wages 0.8% higher after taking Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation into account, down from 0.9% in the previous three months.
In further evidence of a tough jobs market, the ONS estimated the number of workers on UK payrolls fell by 32,000 during October to 30.3 million, following an upwardly revised 32,000 drop the previous month, although the numbers are subject to further revisions.
This was the largest two-month drop since late 2020, economists said.
ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said: “Taken together these figures point to a weakening labour market.
“The number of people on payroll is falling, with revised tax data now showing falls in most of the last 12 months.”
There was one bright spot in the data, with vacancies rising for the first time in more than three years – estimated to be up by 2,000, or 0.2%, to 723,000 in the three months to October.
Mr Beck said the sharp drop in payrolls data pointed to caution among businesses ahead of the November 26 Budget.
“Signs of renewed weakness in the UK labour market suggest the real economy is starting to feel the chill of Budget tax uncertainty,” he said.
Investec Economics said the jobs data and easing in wage growth – both of which are being watched carefully by the Bank of England – made a December cut in rates from 4% to 3.75% more likely.
“What will be key however to the December debate, and the path for rates looking further forward, are the two CPI reports, and of course the details of the Budget, which we will receive before the December 18 rate announcement,” said Investec economist Ellie Henderson.
James White, at EY Item Club, said the figures, and slowing in private sector pay growth to 4.2% in the three months to September, removes “one potential roadblock to a pre-Christmas rate cut”, and also boosts the chances of “further rate cuts in 2026”.
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Investing Rs 10,000 Monthly Can Grow To Rs 92 Lakh In 20 Years, CA Shares Wealth Strategy
New Delhi: Chartered Accountant Abhishek Walia believes investments increase in value over time. Walia asserts that the only way to create wealth quickly is “staying long enough to let compounding do its job.”
Walia, the founder of Zactor, pointed out on LinkedIn that most people think luxury cars and fancy holidays drain their money. He said that our short-term mindset and not fancy spendings actually drain our money. “You think expensive cars and holidays drain your money? No. Your short-term mindset does,” he wrote on LinkedIn.
According to Walia, the majority of people lose money because they expect instant results, panic sell and delay SIPs. “We want quick returns. We panic-sell when markets dip. We delay SIPs because “this month is tight.” And then we wonder why wealth never compounds,” he wrote.
Through an example, Walia shared how a simple delay in investment can make a massive difference. “Let’s put numbers on it. If you invest Rs 10,000/month for 20 years at 12%, you will have Rs 92 lakh. But if you start 5 years late, you will end up with Rs 47.5 lakh. That delay those few “I will start next months” just cost you Rs 45 lakh,” he wrote.
According to Walia, not making decisions is the “most expensive thing you will ever do.”
Walia said that true success in investing comes from patience. If you invest for a long enough period of time, compound interest will gradually increase your wealth, he said. “Patience is the new alpha. Because the only shortcut in wealth creation is staying long enough to let compounding do its job,” Walia wrote.
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