During the New Year holiday, world and domestic gold prices remained stable. Currently, the difference between domestic and world gold prices has shortened to over 13 million VND/tael.
World gold price 2/1: World gold is stable during the holiday season
World gold ends 2023 with a price of 2,062.6 USD/ounce, an increase of 13% during the year. At the time of the survey at 7:00 a.m. this morning, January 2, the world gold price was trading at 2,064.4 USD/ounce, up 1.8 USD/ounce, equivalent to 0.09% on the day, up 13.15%. after 1 year. Thai traders MTS Gold said gold prices are expected to reach a new high of $2,300 an ounce in 2024 amid unfavorable global economic conditions. Kritcharat Hiranyasiri, president of MTS Gold, said that as interest rates fall and the dollar weakens, there will be an opportunity for gold, considered a safe-haven asset, to soar in 2024. He said: ” The dollar lost value as the market expected the interest rate hike cycle to end and some central banks around the world were waiting for the right time to cut interest rates. Now is the time for investors to return “speculating on gold prices”.
Evolution of world gold prices. Source: Tradingeconomics
Geopolitical conflicts have erupted in many regions, Kritcharat said, contributing to the recent surge in gold prices: “We have to see if the situation will be more tense in 2024, but there is Many opportunities are pushing gold prices higher.” Dr. Kritcharat said the key event that could cause gold prices to increase rapidly is the Federal Reserve starting to cut interest rates. The US central bank recently sent a clear signal of three interest rate cuts this year, from a 22-year high of 5.25%-5.5%.
The political situation in the US can also affect gold price trends. The presidential election in 2024 could prompt policymakers to loosen monetary policies to stimulate the economy and boost stock markets, he said. A reduction in interest rates is possible,” said Dr. Kritcharat. Another factor to watch is US intermediate-term bonds, as many of them are coming due soon. He said this will tighten liquidity in financial markets, becoming a factor supporting gold prices this year. Gold prices rose 13% last year. Dr. Kritcharat said a similar increase in 2024 would bring gold prices to around $2,280 – $2,300 per ounce.
Kritcharat said risk factors that need to be monitored include strong inflation in the US as it will put pressure on keeping interest rates high as well as the US economy. If the US economy remains strong, the US dollar could strengthen, weighing on gold prices. Meanwhile, if war in the Middle East escalates, the price of gold and other safe-haven assets will increase, Dr. Kritcharat said.
Gold price today January 2: Domestic gold moves sideways during the holiday season
After the holiday, SJC gold price remained the same at 71 and 74 million VND/tael of buying and selling. At 7:00 a.m. on January 2, SJC gold prices recorded at the following brands:
In Hanoi and Da Nang areas, SJC gold price is listed at 71 million VND/tael purchased and 74.02 million VND/tael sold. In Ho Chi Minh City, SJC gold is still buying at the same level as in Hanoi and Da Nang areas but selling is 20,000 VND lower.
SJC gold bars are currently being purchased by Phu Quy at the price of 70 million VND/tael and sold at 74 million VND/tael.
At PNJ, SJC gold bar price is listed at 70 million VND/tael purchased and 73.9 million VND/tael sold.
Meanwhile, Bao Tin Minh Chau has adjusted down 400,000 VND on the buying side to 71.1 million VND/tael but decreased 100,000 VND on the selling side to 73.9 million VND/tael.
The difference between domestic and world gold prices has shortened to over 13 million VND/tael.

Domestic SJC gold price developments. Source: giavang.org
Unit: x1000 VND/tael
| Area | System | Buy into | Sold out |
|---|---|---|---|
| City. Ho Chi Minh | SJC | 71.000 | 74.000 |
| PNJ | 70.000 | 73.900 | |
| Mi Hong | 70.500 | 73.000 | |
| Hanoi | SJC | 71.000 | 74.020 |
| PNJ | 70.000 | 73.900 | |
| Bao Tin Minh Chau | 71.100 | 73.900 | |
| wealth | 70.000 | 74.000 | |
| Danang | SJC | 71.000 | 74.020 |
| PNJ | 70.000 | 73.900 | |
| Nha Trang | SJC | 71.000 | 74.020 |
| Ca Mau | SJC | 71.000 | 74.020 |
| Hue | SJC | 70.970 | 74.020 |
| Bien Hoa | SJC | 71.000 | 74.000 |
| West | SJC | 71.000 | 74.000 |
| Quang Ngai | SJC | 71.000 | 74.000 |
| Bac Lieu | SJC | 71.000 | 74.020 |
| Ha Long | SJC | 70.980 | 74.020 |
| West | PNJ | 70.000 | 74.200 |
| Ben tre | Mi Hong | 70.500 | 73.000 |
| Tien Giang | Mi Hong | 70.500 | 73.000 |
| Updated at 06:55:22 January 2, 2024 | |||











