Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.9% to 1,717.06 points on December 2. The index closed 16 points higher after gaining 10.08 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.