Central Bank
22-carat gold stood at AED 292.25, 21-carat gold was priced at AED 283, while 18-carat gold was at AED 242.50
Gold prices have risen over 27 percent this year and are set for their best performance since 2010
Gold prices have surged nearly 28 percent this year, reaching a record high of $2,790.15 on October 31
The dollar index dipped 0.09 percent to 108.16, making bullion more attractive for other currency holders
Non-oil GDP growth is projected to remain robust at 4.9 percent in 2024 and 5.0 percent in 2025
In the past year, gold prices have gained over 27 percent, positioning bullion for its most successful year since 2010
Approximately 70 percent of Japan’s GDP is derived from the services sector
Brent crude futures for February rose by 0.4 percent to $73.20 a barrel
Expectations of fewer cuts in 2025 pushed gold prices to their lowest since November 18 last week
The Bank indicated that the economy underperformed, reporting no growth from October to December
Gold prices have lost around 2 percent so far this week
