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  • Vietnam’s Gold Market Stumbles as Stronger Dollar Devalues Precious Metal

    Vietnam’s Gold Market Stumbles as Stronger Dollar Devalues Precious Metal

    Gold prices in Vietnam experienced a downturn on Tuesday as the dollar gained strength, affecting the value of the precious metal in global markets. The Saigon Jewelry Company reported a 1.05% decrease in the price of gold bars, now valued at VND141.5 million (US$5,373.89) per tael. It should be noted that a tael is equivalent to 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces.

    The price of gold rings also plummeted, falling by 1.39% to VND142 million per tael. Thus far, this year has seen a 7.4% decrease in gold prices in Vietnam.

    On the global stage, the value of gold also depreciated. The strength of the dollar played a significant role in this decline, as investors eagerly awaited cues from the Federal Reserve’s imminent policy decision regarding the future of interest rates. Spot gold saw a 0.7% decrease on Tuesday, falling to $4,044.81 per ounce. This came after a potential 1% rise on Monday. U.S. gold futures for August delivery also took a hit, dropping by 0.8% to $4,045.40.

    The dollar’s value remained near a one-month high, making bullion priced in dollars less accessible for holders of other currencies. Ilya Spivak, head of global macro at finance content network Tastylive, commented on the situation saying, “We’re oscillating in this narrow range between $3,950 and $4,200, and I think the market is just waiting for Fed signals.”

    Questions & Answers

    What caused the decrease in gold prices in Vietnam?
    The strengthening of the dollar put pressure on the precious metal on global markets, leading to a decrease in gold prices in Vietnam.

    How much did the price of gold bars and gold rings decline?
    Gold bars decreased by 1.05% to VND141.5 million (US$5,373.89) per tael, while gold rings declined by 1.39% to VND142 million per tael.

    What is the current situation of gold prices on the global stage?
    Gold prices have fallen worldwide, with spot gold decreasing by 0.7% to $4,044.81 per ounce. The rise of the dollar’s value is making dollar-priced bullion more expensive for holders of other currencies.

  • US Dollar Grows Stronger Against Vietnamese Dong Amid Global Currency Shifts

    US Dollar Grows Stronger Against Vietnamese Dong Amid Global Currency Shifts

    The U.S. dollar started Wednesday on a stronger note against the Vietnamese dong while simultaneously displaying a slight weakness against other major global currencies. The greenback was traded at VND26,368 by Vietcombank, marking an increase of 0.008% from the previous day. Meanwhile, on the black market, the currency experienced a minor drop of 0.09%, bringing it down to approximately VND26,644.

    Vietnam’s Position and Global Market Movements

    The State Bank of Vietnam reacted by increasing its reference rate by 0.008% to VND25,113. Internationally, the dollar seemed to step back against most of the other major currencies, mostly due to the anticipation of a possible agreement with Iran by the United States. Concurrently, the yen demonstrated a consistent weakening trend, inching closer to the point where Tokyo once had to intervene.

    The dollar index, a measurement of the greenback’s standing relative to a combination of six currencies, fell slightly by 0.01%, rounding off to 98.299.

    Performance against Other Currencies

    The euro and sterling both showed approximately 0.2% growth over the course of the day, trading at $1.1714 and $1.35685 respectively. The Australian dollar also showed an upward trend, fetching $0.7208, which accounted for an increase of nearly 0.4% in early trading. Similarly, the New Zealand dollar saw an increase of 0.3%, making it trade at $0.5905.

    In the case of the yen, the dollar was traded at 157.62 yen. Despite the ongoing fall in oil prices, this was still substantially higher than last week’s intervention low, marking a decrease of 0.17% from U.S. levels.

    Questions & Answers

    What was the trading value of the U.S. dollar against the Vietnamese dong?
    The value of the U.S. dollar against the Vietnamese dong was VND26,368.

    How did the euro and sterling perform against the U.S. dollar?
    Both the euro and sterling displayed an increase of approximately 0.2% against the U.S. dollar.

    What was the change in the dollar index?
    The dollar index, which measures the U.S. dollar’s strength against six other major currencies, fell slightly by 0.01%.