Global gold markets are steady as the world price sits around 4117 USD per ounce. The latest data show a slight pullback from the previous day at 4131.3 USD/oz, with 7 day readings near 4187.3 and 30 day readings near 4239.7. This configuration suggests a cautious tone as investors weigh inflation signals, central bank policy expectations, and seasonal demand dynamics. The current level remains below the 30 day high, indicating limited near term momentum in the global gold market.
In the domestic market, prices are quoted per tael for various fineness levels and product types. The 416 (10K) gold bar is bought at 51,340,000 VND/tael and sold at 61,240,000 VND/tael, with previous day 60,940,000; 7 days ago 62,360,000; 30 days ago 56,780,000. The 585 (14K) bar is bought 76,210,000 and sold 86,110,000 VND/tael, with previous day 85,700,000; 7 days ago 87,690,000; 30 days ago 79,850,000. The 610 (14.6K) bar is bought 79,890,000 and sold 89,790,000 VND/tael, with previous day 89,370,000; 7 days ago 91,440,000; 30 days ago 83,270,000. The 680 (16.3K) bar is bought 90,200,000 and sold 100,100,000 VND/tael, with previous day 99,620,000; 7 days ago 101,930,000; 30 days ago 92,820,000. The 750 (18K) bar is bought 100,500,000 and sold 110,400,000 VND/tael, with previous day 109,880,000; 7 days ago 112,430,000; 30 days ago 102,380,000. The 99% jewelry is bought 139,530,000 and sold 145,730,000 VND/tael, with previous day 145,040,000; 7 days ago 148,400,000; 30 days ago 135,140,000. The 99.99% jewelry is bought 143,200,000 and sold 147,200,000 VND/tael, with previous day 146,500,000; 7 days ago 149,900,000; 30 days ago 136,500,000. The PNJ 999.9 plain ring is bought 145,700,000 and sold 149,200,000 VND/tael, with previous day 148,500,000; 7 days ago 151,400,000; 30 days ago 138,400,000. The SJC bullion is bought 146,900,000 and sold 149,900,000 VND/tael, with previous day 149,000,000; 7 days ago 151,400,000; 30 days ago 138,400,000.
Across the board the typical bid-ask gap is wide for lower karat bars, with 10K through 18K products showing roughly a 9.9 million VND/tael spread between buy and sell. The finest jewelry and branded bullion options trend toward tighter gaps around 3.0 to 4.0 million VND/tael, reflecting higher liquidity and branding value. Finished jewelry and branded bullion in the domestic market cluster near 150 million VND per tael for top tier products, underscoring strong local demand for both investment grade and jewelry grade gold.
In the latest market context, news coverage over the past 24 hours highlights renewed domestic interest with SJC bullion and 9999 jewelry trading near 149 to 150 million VND per tael, while world gold trades around 4117 USD per ounce. Analysts point to a cautious recovery narrative, with continued attention to macro factors and currency moves that influence gold demand. The data imply a balanced, selective demand environment as buyers balance inflation expectations, liquidity needs, and branding premiums in a volatile global backdrop.
