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Domestic gold price on the morning of April 20 did not move compared with the weekend, as both bullion and jewelry prices were kept at the listed levels by firms. Meanwhile, world gold price dropped sharply by 70 USD per ounce, slipping below 4,800 USD per ounce. In the domestic market, brands SJC, DOJI, PNJ, Phú Quý and Bao Tin Minh Hai quoted bullion prices at 168.5-172 million VND per tael (buy - sell), unchanged on both sides versus the previous session. In the past week, the bullion buy price fell by 900,000 VND per tael, while the selling price declined by 400,000 VND per tael. Gold jewelry prices also held steady. SJC quoted jewelry at 168-171.5 million VND per tael. DOJI, PNJ and Phú Quý traded at 168.5-171.5 million VND per tael, while Bao Tin Minh Hai bought and sold 999.9 jewelry at 168.5-171 million VND per tael. These price levels did not change from yesterday. Internationally, spot gold traded at 4,788 USD per ounce in early morning trading, down 70 USD per ounce from the previous session. Converted at Vietcombank's rate, world gold price equates to about 152.1 million VND per tael (excluding taxes and fees), about 19.9 million VND per tael lower than domestic bullion price. This week's developments show gold continuing to be influenced by geopolitical tensions and expectations for U.S. monetary policy. Some experts say the precious metal could recover if ceasefire agreements in the Middle East are maintained, while others warn that profit-taking pressure may appear as prices approach technical resistance. A latest Kitco News survey indicates market sentiment leaning toward a positive trend. Most Wall Street analysts and retail investors surveyed still expect gold prices to rise this week, though short-term volatility is expected to remain high.
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