Prices down Rs10,400 to Rs340,500 per tola; rupee edges up

Fall 22% MoM in April; up 13.1% on YoY; CA deficit estimated at $400m

Central bank FX rise to $10.3b; private banks hold $5.2b; gold falls Rs4,200

Eurobond, Sukuk prices rise, yields drop amid IMF support, stronger macro indicators

Bullion rose only Rs800 to Rs356,900/tola; rupee loses 10 paisa to 281.47/$

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SBP surprises with 100bps rate cut on easing inflation; economic headwinds persist

Imports surge to $5.5b on recovery; exports dip, remittances may fall short

Safe-haven asset surged by around Rs50,000 in the last six months

Analysts say gold remains range-bound due to conflicting forces in play.