The domestic gold price on July 29 hit a three-month low to 27.60 million VND (1,432 USD) per tael (1 tael equals 1.2 ounces).
The fall was mainly driven by the drop in global gold prices and sparse trading at domestic gold shops.
Shops in Hanoi and HCM City, including Sai Gon Jewellery, Sacombank,
Bao Tin Minh Chau Jewellery, Agribank Jewellery and Phu Nhuan Jewellery
stores, quoted buy/sell prices at 27.60-27.71 million VND (1,432-1,437
USD) per tael on July 29, down 400,000 VND from July 27's price and
60,000 VND from July 28's price.
Vietnam National Gold, Silver and Gemstones Corporation official Nguyen Huu Dang said both buying and selling were sluggish.
According to SJC Business Department, while the sharp decrease
motivated people to buy gold, many remained cautious as the domestic
price had been higher than the global price.
A staff
member at Bao Tin Minh Chau Jewellery company said the number of people
buying gold gradually increased as many customers expected the
downward-trend was going to end. However, others sold their gold for
cash.
Investor Do Thi The urged others to take a more cautious approach.
"We should be more patient during times like these," said The.
"I believe the price will slide as concerns over the stability of the financial system recede."
The adverse link between gold and the US dollar on July 29yesterday
pushed the dollar on the domestic market to 19,270 VND, up 0.25 percent
against July 28.
Gold prices firmed in Europe on July
29 as some Asian buyers were tempted back to the market by the precious
metal's fall. The weaker dollar also helped support prices.
Spot gold was at 1,164.9 USD an ounce on Kitco.com on July 29
afternoon, against 1,162.55 USD late in New York a day earlier,
recovering from a three-month low of 1,156.9 USD reached that day. US
gold futures for August delivery rose 5.9 USD to 1,166 USD./.
Source: en.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Domestic-gold-prices-hit-threemonth-low/20107/11058.vnplus
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