Infographic: Energy and banking stocks lift VN-Index by 5.45 points on July 8
Viet Nam's stock market extended its gains on July 8 as strong buying in energy, banking and retail stocks kept the benchmark index in positive territory. The VN-Index rose 5.45 points to close at 1,853.7.
Global gold prices fell sharply on June 24, trading at 4,075 USD per ounce as the US dollar stayed at its highest level of the year and the possibility of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) remained. In the domestic market, gold prices across brands were almost unchanged. SJC gold bar was quoted at 144-147 million VND per tael for buying and selling.