Gold price today 5/5/2026: Domestic gold prices soften while global gold drops sharply

Date: 5/5/2026

Gold prices in Vietnam show a clear softness across multiple domestic categories, while the international market moved lower sharply over the latest session.

International: World gold was quoted at 4,527.4 USD/oz. Compared with previous day, it fell from 4,644.5 USD/oz. Over 7 days ago, it was also lower than 4,603.1 USD/oz. (No 30-day comparison was provided.)

Domestic gold prices (VND/tael):

• Gold 416 (10K): Buy 59,740,000 — Sell 68,640,000. Previous day sell: 68,430,000; 7 days ago sell: 69,180,000.
• Gold 585 (14K): Buy 87,630,000 — Sell 96,530,000. Previous day sell: 96,230,000; 7 days ago sell: 97,290,000.
• Gold 610 (14.6K): Buy 91,750,000 — Sell 100,650,000. Previous day sell: 100,350,000; 7 days ago sell: 101,440,000.
• Gold 680 (16.3K): Buy 103,300,000 — Sell 112,200,000. Previous day sell: 111,860,000; 7 days ago sell: 113,080,000.
• Gold 750 (18K): Buy 114,850,000 — Sell 123,750,000. Previous day sell: 123,380,000; 7 days ago sell: 124,730,000.

• Jewelry gold 99%: Buy 157,150,000 — Sell 163,350,000. Previous day sell: 162,860,000; 7 days ago sell: 164,640,000.
• Jewelry gold 99.99%: Buy 161,000,000 — Sell 165,000,000. Previous day sell: 164,500,000; 7 days ago sell: 166,300,000.
• PNJ smooth ring 999.9: Buy 163,500,000 — Sell 166,500,000. Previous day sell: 166,000,000; 7 days ago sell: 167,500,000.
• SJC gold bars: Buy 163,600,000 — Sell 166,600,000. Previous day sell: 166,000,000; 7 days ago sell: 167,500,000.

News context over the past 24 hours: Multiple reports highlighted that world gold weakened and dropped sharply, with domestic prices also trending down. Some headlines noted a rebound in certain domestic segments, while others emphasized continued weakness. One report also discussed whether the current weakness could open opportunities for medium-term buying.