KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on the first trading day of the week on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding 199 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The KSE-100 Index settled at 176,966 points, down 199 points from the previous close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, gold prices in the domestic market increased by Rs4,200 per tola, taking the price to Rs487,136, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs3,601 to Rs417,640, according to market data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gold prices have remained volatile throughout the week, reflecting sharp movements in the international bullion market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gold is widely viewed as a safe-haven asset, with demand often increasing amid economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions and changing expectations about monetary policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest rally highlights continued volatility in both domestic and international bullion markets, with investors closely watching global economic indicators, currency movements and central bank policy signals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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