Gold Rush: Global Prices See Slight but Significant Uptick
Gold Price and Stock Market Updates
Gold Price Increases Slightly
On September 6, the world gold price experienced a slight increase. Meanwhile, domestic gold prices remained unchanged after a sharp drop on September 5.
The price of SJC gold bars is currently being sold by Agribank, BIDV, Vietcombank, VietinBank, and gold and gemstone companies at 80.5 million VND/tael. On the buying side, the gold price of these brands is listed at 78.5 million VND/tael.
Globally, gold prices are currently at $2,518 an ounce, up slightly from the previous session. According to analysis on Kitco News, gold has held initial support above $2,500 an ounce and continues to consolidate near recent record highs.
Analysts’ Insights on Gold Price
Callum Thomas, founder of Topdown Charts, stated that gold’s breakout this year after years of consolidation is a significant development. Gold prices have risen more than 22% this year, with December gold futures last traded at $2,543 an ounce.
Thomas explained that geopolitical uncertainty, rising government debt, recession risks, and upcoming interest rate cuts will continue to support gold prices. He also noted that the overall weakness in the US dollar will continue to support gold prices.
VN-Index Recovers with Pillar Stocks
On September 6, the VN-Index increased by 5.75 points to 1,273.96 points, thanks to the recovery of pillar stocks. The matched order value on the HoSE floor reached more than 12,216.78 billion VND.
Foreign investors net bought more than 230 billion VND, with FPT shares being bought the most (200 billion VND), followed by CTG (103 billion VND), and VNM (83 billion VND).
The VN30 group closed with 22 stocks increasing, 2 stocks remaining unchanged, and 6 stocks decreasing. Notable gainers included MSN, VRE, PLX, GVR, CTG, and HPG.
Industry Group Performance
Steel stocks closed in the green, with HPG up 1.4%, HSG up 0.25%, NKG up 0.72%, SMC up 0.98%, and VCA up 0.35%. On the contrary, DTL decreased 1.57%, HMC decreased 0.43%, and TLH decreased 0.18%.
Securities stocks traded differently, with some increasing and others decreasing. Banking stocks traded positively, with most codes increasing. Real estate stocks were dominated by red, with some exceptions such as QCG and SGR, which increased by ceiling price.
Market Liquidity and Performance
The Vietnamese stock market index increased sharply towards the end of the session, with the VNXALL-Index closing up 8.23 points (+0.40%) to 2,083.10 points. Liquidity in the whole market reached 613.13 million units, equivalent to a trading value of 15,777.85 billion VND.
The HNX-Index closed at 234.65 points, down 0.31 points (-0.13%). The UPCoM Index decreased, closing at 93.37 points, down 0.10 points (-0.21%).
