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Hanoi has submitted an important proposal to the Pacific Construction Group (China) regarding the Văn Cao – Hòa Lạc metro line, a project with total investment of 72.3 trillion dong. On the afternoon of April 9, a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation was signed between the Hanoi Department of Construction…
Domestic gold prices in Vietnam were flat on the morning of April 12, holding steady from the previous close as the market entered the weekend. Bullion at SJC, PNJ, DOJI, Bao Tin Minh Chau, and Bao Tin Manh Hai were quoted at 169.7–172.7 million VND per tael (buy to sell), with no change in price levels across brands.
In the jewelry segment, SJC quoted buy-sell at 169.4–172.4 million VND per tael, PNJ at 169.2–172.2 million, while DOJI, Bao Tin Minh Chau, and Bao Tin Manh Hai maintained 169.7–172.7 million VND per tael.
Internationally, spot gold closed the week at 4,747 USD/ounce, up about 1.6% from the prior week’s close, extending a three-week run of gains. Gold has risen for a third straight week as the U.S. dollar weakens following a truce between the U.S. and Iran.
Traders remain cautious about whether the truce will meaningfully alter interest-rate expectations. “Demand is winning, with higher daily lows, supported by the temporary truce. A fierce move near the 5,000 level is anticipated; if prices break above this level, a strong rally could resume,” said Tai Wong, an independent metal trader.
The two-day truce has paused U.S. and Israeli air campaigns against Iran, but it has not loosened sanctions on the Hormuz Strait or ended the parallel conflict involving Israel and Iran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.
David Meger, director of metals trading at High Ridge Futures, said expectations that rates could be cut at some point have increased as tensions in the Middle East ease, and the dollar has come under pressure. The U.S. dollar has been retreating this week, making dollar-priced gold cheaper for holders of other currencies.
Data also showed U.S. consumer prices rose the most in nearly four years in March, driven by Middle East tensions that pushed up oil prices and spillover effects from ongoing tariffs. Prolonged high inflation limits central banks’ ability to cut rates.
Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk, but its appeal has softened in a high-rate environment where yields are not offered.
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