Gold price update at the close of the January 4th session: Rapid decline

SJC gold bar price

As of 6:30 PM, SJC gold bar prices were listed by DOJI Group at the threshold of 150.8-152.8 million VND/tael (buying - selling), going sideways in both directions. The difference between buying and selling prices is at the threshold of 2 million VND/tael.

SJC gold bar price is listed by Bao Tin Minh Chau at the threshold of 150.8-152.8 million VND/tael (buying - selling), going sideways in both directions. The difference between buying and selling prices is at the threshold of 2 million VND/tael.

Phu Quy Gold, Silver and Gemstone Group listed SJC gold bar prices at the threshold of 150.3-152.8 million VND/tael (buying - selling), going sideways in both directions. The difference between buying and selling prices is at the threshold of 2.5 million VND/tael.

9999 gold ring price

As of 6:30 PM, DOJI Group listed the price of plain gold rings at 149-152 million VND/tael (buying - selling), down 1.5 million VND/tael in both buying and selling directions. The difference between buying and selling is at 3 million VND/tael.

Bao Tin Minh Chau listed the price of gold rings at the threshold of 152-155 million VND/tael (buying - selling), going sideways in both directions. The difference between buying and selling is at 3 million VND/tael.

Phu Quy Gold, Silver and Gemstone Group listed the price of gold rings at 149.8-152.8 million VND/tael (buying - selling), down 700,000 VND/tael in both directions. The buying - selling difference is at 3 million VND/tael.

The high buying - selling gap increases the risk for individual investors. Individual investors, especially those with a "surfing" mentality, need to consider carefully before spending money.

World gold price

World gold prices listed at 6:30 PM were at the threshold of 4,330.3 USD/ounce, down 58.6 USD compared to the previous day.

Gold price forecast

World gold prices in 2025 have undergone a "climbing and then shaking" journey, continuously setting record highs before strong adjustments. For the whole year, gold increased by more than 60%, a rare profit margin in decades. This increase not only reflects the need for safe havens against geopolitical instability, but also shows a shift in global asset allocation thinking, as confidence in bonds and traditional currencies weakens.

Entering the beginning of 2026, the market continues to witness mixed factors. On the one hand, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and other hotspots remain subdued, maintaining the "lifebuoy" role of gold. On the other hand, global stocks are flourishing, US bond yields are hovering in highs and the USD is rising, creating short-term correction pressure on the precious metal.

From a technical perspective, gold prices are fluctuating with large amplitudes, showing a fierce tug-of-war between buyers and sellers. Support zones around the 4,200 USD/ounce mark are assessed by analysts as key in the short term. If this price base is maintained, the medium-term upward trend has not been broken, although the risk of strong fluctuations is still present.

Ms. Chantelle Schieven - Head of Research at Capitalight Research - said that the strong long-term increase in gold has caused many people to worry that the market is "too hot". However, according to her, gold has not fallen into a bubble state. The persistent net buying demand of central banks from 2022 to now has created a new price level, helping the long-term upward trend to be preserved.

Sharing the same view, many experts believe that in 2026, the price increase momentum of gold may shift from the central banking sector to investment capital flows.

In the context of geopolitical risks and economic instability showing no signs of cooling down, gold is still expected to be an important value-holding channel. Although deep corrections may continue, this is seen as a necessary "rest" in a larger upward cycle, with the long-term goal of possibly reaching new highs.