Vietnam gold prices lowest since 2012 (Photo:tuoitrenews)
Gold weakened further on August 4 in Vietnam, falling to the lowest levels since 2012, amid a continuing steady drop in world prices.
Saigon Jewellery Joint Stock Company (SJC) sold a tael of 37.5 grammes at 32.94 million VND (1,508 USD), 40,000-60,000 VND (1.8-2.7 USD) down from last week.
The private Bao Tin Minh Chau Gold and Jewellery Company (BTMC) and Doji Gold and Gems Group listed their selling price at 32.93 million VND. But they bought gold at 32.88 million VND (1,505 USD), 40,000 VND (1.8 USD) higher than the State-owned SJC's rate.
BTMC reported large sales, saying the buying-selling ratio was 65:35 compared to 60:40 normally. The company advised investors to buy to take advantage of the low prices.
The Phu Nhuan Jewellery Joint Stock Company said the recent fall in the local stock market due to the failure of the Trans Pacific Partnership talks and the State Bank of Vietnam's efforts to control the forex market were affecting the gold market.
Both factors have made the gold market less attractive to local investors.
Global gold trading website Kitco.com on August 4 listed the price of an ounce of the precious metal at 1,091.5 USD, or 1,315 USD per tael.
Prices dropped for a third session in four on the day, closing in on a 5-1/2-year low, Reuters reported, with selling pressure supported by expectations that the US's Federal Reserve is set to raise interest rates this year.
The current gap between Vietnamese and international prices is 193 USD per tael.
The SBV, which has been strongly intervening in the gold market since 2013, said it is keeping track of the changes in prices and would intervene if needed.
ꦕ The dollar remained stable against the dong at 21,840 VND.-VNA
Local gold prices dropped by 0.38 percent on July 16 to a four-week low of 36.6-36.7 million VND (1,686 – 1,692 USD) per tael, driven by a downward trend in world markets on a strengthening of the dollar on July 14-15.
Domestic gold prices followed the downward trend in the world market and dropped by 330,000 VND (15.7 VND) per tael from early this week to 36.02 million VND (1,715 USD) per tael.
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Vietnam gold prices lowest since 2012 (Photo:tuoitrenews)
