On Monday afternoon, there was a marginal increase in Vietnam’s gold prices, while international rates remained virtually unchanged. Gold bars offered by Saigon Jewelry Company witnessed a 0.27% rise, settling at VND183.1 million (US$6,964.49) per tael. Simultaneously, the cost of gold rings also saw a slight hike of 0.27%, reaching VND182.8 million per tael. So far this year, the gold prices in Vietnam have experienced an escalation of 19.8%.
Internationally, gold prices maintained a steady position on Monday. After experiencing a nearly 1% drop earlier in the session, the rates recouped due to a softer dollar and the appeal of safe-haven investments. These factors effectively balanced the declining hope of immediate U.S. interest rate cuts, which was triggered by high energy prices.
Spot gold saw a minor rise of 0.2%, standing at $5,027.98 per ounce. This marked a recovery from a more than three-week low experienced earlier in the session. On the other hand, U.S. gold futures for April delivery experienced a 0.6% decline, arriving at $5,031.60.
A small decrease in the U.S. dollar paved the way for commodities priced in greenback, such as bullion, to become cheaper for holders of other currencies.
“Gold prices are maintaining a broad stability as the market navigates through conflicting macro forces. The continuous geopolitical tensions are driving the safe-haven demand, thereby providing support. However, the surge in oil prices has rekindled concerns about inflation,” explained Christopher Wong, a strategist at OCBC.
What was the percentage increase in Vietnam’s gold prices?
The gold prices in Vietnam saw a marginal increase of 0.27%.
What factors contributed to the steady state of global gold prices?
A softer dollar and the demand for safe-haven investments helped keep the global gold prices steady.
What impact did the decline of the U.S. dollar have on commodities?
The drop in the U.S. dollar made commodities priced in greenback, such as bullion, cheaper for holders of other currencies.
