Infographic: VN-Index continues to plunge on October 31
On the final trading session of October, the stock market was awash in red, with sharp declines particularly among large-cap stocks. The VN-Index closed down 29.92 points (–1.79%), settling at 1,639.65 points.
Global gold prices posted a second straight week of gains following a sharp decline, closing the week at 4,676 USD per ounce. Most analysts expect prices to move sideways, while retail investors remain optimistic about the precious metal’s short-term outlook. Meanwhile, SJC gold bars ended the week at 174.5 million VND per tael.