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Gold prices on 26 April 2026 were more unpredictable than at any time recently, with domestic prices falling for a third consecutive week and investors increasingly unsure about the direction for next week. In the morning session, SJC gold bars and 99.99% gold rings and jewelry all declined versus the end of the previous week.
As of 26 April, SJC gold bars quoted by SJC, Mi Hồng, PNJ and Bảo Tín Minh Châu were around 166.3 million VND per tael (buy) and 168.8 million VND per tael (sell), down 3.2 million VND per tael from the end of last week.
Meanwhile, 99.99% gold rings and jewelry were traded at 165.8 million VND per tael (buy) and 168.4 million VND per tael (sell), down 3.1 million VND per tael.
Overall, domestic gold prices have declined for the third week in a row. Since the start of April, prices have fallen by nearly 10 million VND per tael. From a peak of about 190–191 million VND per tael in Q1 2026, current levels are down roughly 22 million VND per tael.
On the global market, gold also fell, closing the week at 4,708 USD per ounce, down about 130 USD per ounce (around 4.1 million VND per tael) compared with the previous week.
Gold has retreated after two weeks of gains, following a move below the 4,800 USD per ounce level. The metal is now at its lowest level since early April.
Gold-price forecasts in the latest Kitco survey show both analysts and investors find the near-term trend difficult to predict. In the Wall Street survey, 16 analysts responded: 31% forecast higher prices in the coming days, 31% expect lower prices, and 38% anticipate sideways movement.
In an online Main Street survey, 16 investors participated: 38% expected higher prices, 31% predicted lower prices, and 31% expected sideways movement.
The number of participants this week fell sharply versus prior weeks, reflecting waning interest in the precious metal. For the first time in many weeks, the share of both analysts and investors forecasting a sideways move rose noticeably, signaling heightened uncertainty about the near-term direction.
Adrian Day, Chairman of Adrian Day Asset Management, said gold prices are likely to continue fluctuating until the situation in Iran is resolved. He added that once the conflict ends, attention may shift back toward currency and financial concerns, which could provide clearer signals for gold.
At the listed exchange rate, the world gold price is around 149.8 million VND per tael, which is about 19 million VND per tael lower than the domestic SJC price.
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