Viet Nam’s benchmark VN-Index plunged 3.06% to 1,656.89 points Friday, lowest since November 19. The index closed 52.01 points lower in its fourth session in the red.
World gold prices on June 16 rose to 4,322.8 USD per ounce amidst a weakening US dollar and falling energy prices, easing concerns about the risk of inflation returning. Domestically, the prices of SJC gold bars and rings both increased sharply, listed at 151.5 million VND/tael and 151.4 million VND/tael respectively.