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Daily Market Roundup Monday, August 31, 2026: Gold, Silver, Oil, Crypto and Forex
Complete market recap: gold at $4,428.30, silver at $66.36, oil, crypto, and forex.
Market Overview — Monday, August 31, 2026
Global markets are trading higher today as investors digest positive corporate earnings and encouraging economic data.
Precious Metals
📉 Gold (XAU/USD): $4,428.30
Gold is fell 0.77% to $4,428.30 per ounce. In PKR, gold trades at approximately Rs 1,229,163.23 per ounce. View Gold →
📈 Silver (XAG/USD): $66.36
Silver is rose 0.55% to $66.36 per ounce. The gold-to-silver ratio stands at 66.7:1. View Silver →
📉 Platinum: $1,806.00
Platinum is fell 1.10% to $1,806.00 per ounce. View Platinum →
Energy Markets
📈 Brent Crude: $90.17
Brent crude oil is rose by 2.65% to $90.17 per barrel. View Brent →
📈 WTI Crude: $85.22
WTI crude is rose 3.64% to $85.22 per barrel. View WTI →
📈 Natural Gas: $2.87
Natural gas is rose 1.02% to $2.87 per MMBtu. View Natural Gas →
Cryptocurrency
📉 Bitcoin (BTC): $77,470.00
Bitcoin is fell 0.80% to $77,470.00. View Bitcoin →
📉 Ethereum (ETH): $2,412.64
Ethereum is fell 1.70% to $2,412.64. View Ethereum →
Forex — Key Rates for Pakistan
| Pair | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| USD/PKR | 277.5700 | 0.10% |
| EUR/PKR | 321.6700 | -0.53% |
| GBP/PKR | 376.0800 | -0.56% |
| SAR/PKR | 73.9300 | 0.12% |
Global Stock Markets
| Index | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,711.76 | 0.49% |
| Dow Jones | 53,559.99 | 0.53% |
| NASDAQ | 26,402.42 | 0.85% |
Free Tools to Track Markets
- Live Markets Dashboard — All commodities, forex, and crypto in one place
- Gold Calculator — Value gold in grams, tolas, or ounces
- Currency Converter — Live USD/PKR and other rates
This market roundup is provided for informational purposes only. Prices are indicative and may differ from actual trading prices. This does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice.
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