Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 1.1% to 1,227.79 points on April 15. The index closed 13.65 points lower after gaining 18.98 points in the previous session.
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.