Global gold markets are softer on the world stage, with the world price quoted at 4117 USD per ounce, down from yesterday's 4131.3 and below levels seen 7 days ago (4207.6) and 30 days ago (4239.9). In the domestic Vietnamese market, quotes are listed in VND per tael across a spectrum of products from 10K to 18K purity, plus jewelry and branded bullion. Current sell quotes span from 61,240,000 VND/tael for 10K to 149,900,000 VND/tael for SJC bullion, while buy quotes range from 51,340,000 to 146,900,000 VND/tael. The typical spread for standard bars is about 9,900,000 VND/tael, while higher purity items show smaller spreads of 3,000,000 to 6,200,000 VND/tael.
Compared with the previous day, sell prices for all listed categories rose by 0,3 to 0,9 million VND/tael, reflecting a modest day-to-day uptick as local demand remains firm. The 7-day values were generally higher than today’s levels, suggesting a near-term pullback in today’s session, while 30-day values show a broader range, with some categories trading below or near current levels depending on purity and product type. The domestic ladder starts at 416 10K and climbs through 585 14K, 610 14.6K, 680 16.3K, 750 18K, up to jewelry and branded pieces, underscoring a premium for higher purity and brand recognition.
Key categories and current quotes are as follows: 416 (10K) Buy 51,340,000; Sell 61,240,000 VND/tael (Previous day: 60,940,000; 7 days ago: 62,360,000; 30 days ago: 59,900,000). 585 (14K) Buy 76,210,000; Sell 86,110,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 85,700,000; 7 days ago: 87,690,000; 30 days ago: 84,240,000). 610 (14.6K) Buy 79,890,000; Sell 89,790,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 89,370,000; 7 days ago: 91,440,000; 30 days ago: 87,840,000). 680 (16.3K) Buy 90,200,000; Sell 100,100,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 99,620,000; 7 days ago: 101,930,000; 30 days ago: 97,920,000). 750 (18K) Buy 100,500,000; Sell 110,400,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 109,880,000; 7 days ago: 112,430,000; 30 days ago: 108,000,000). Jewelry gold 99% Buy 139,530,000; Sell 145,730,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 145,040,000; 7 days ago: 148,400,000; 30 days ago: 142,560,000). Jewelry gold 99.99% Buy 143,200,000; Sell 147,200,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 146,500,000; 7 days ago: 149,900,000; 30 days ago: 144,000,000). PNJ 999.9 plain ring Buy 145,700,000; Sell 149,200,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 148,500,000; 7 days ago: 151,400,000; 30 days ago: 145,400,000). SJC bullion Buy 146,900,000; Sell 149,900,000 VND/tael (Prev day: 149,000,000; 7 days ago: 151,400,000; 30 days ago: 145,400,000).
The gap between buy and sell quotes, a common feature across gold markets, remains wide in the domestic segment, with standard bars showing a typical spread around 9,900,000 VND/tael. Higher purity jewelry and branded pieces command premium levels, but spreads for jewelry items such as 99% and 99.99% are smaller in the range of 3,000,000 to 6,200,000 VND/tael, reflecting different demand dynamics and liquidity profiles. In parallel, branded bullion like SJC continues to carry elevated absolute levels reflecting liquidity and recognition.
On the global side, gold sits at 4117 USD per ounce, down from 4131.3 yesterday and lower than 7- and 30-day levels of 4207.6 and 4239.9 respectively, signaling a softer global backdrop. The prevailing tone in the 24-hour news cycle highlights stability in the domestic market alongside divergent views on near-term direction, with some outlets discussing the possibility of another move toward 4000 USD per ounce while analysts remain split on the trajectory for the week ahead. The overall message is one of cautious sentiment, with traders watching inflation data, currency trends, and central bank commentary for further cues.
