Latest domestic and international gold price update for midday, December 18, 2025.
Gold price update at 12 PM on December 18, 2025: Domestic gold bar prices at SJC, DOJI, BTMC, and PNJ increased by 200,000 VND/ounce, while world gold prices rose slightly compared to yesterday.
Gold prices updated at noon on December 18, 2025: Domestic gold bar prices recorded an upward adjustment at many major brands.
Specifically, the price of gold from SJC, DOJI, and several other units simultaneously increased by approximately 200,000 VND/ounce in both buying and selling directions compared to the closing price of the previous trading session.
Detailed gold bar prices at 12 PM on December 18, 2025
Below is a detailed price change for some major brands compared to yesterday:
- SJC, DOJI, BTMC, PNJ gold:Gold prices increased by 200,000 VND/ounce for both buying and selling. The buying and selling prices are now 154.4 million VND/ounce and 156.4 million VND/ounce respectively.
- Phu Quy SJC:The buying price increased by 200,000 VND/ounce to 153.4 million VND/ounce, and the selling price also increased by 200,000 VND/ounce to 156.4 million VND/ounce.
- Mi Hong:Gold prices increased by 200,000 VND/ounce for both buying and selling. The buying and selling prices are now 155.2 million VND/ounce and 156.4 million VND/ounce respectively.
- ACB:The buying price increased by 800,000 VND/ounce and the selling price increased by 300,000 VND/ounce. The buying and selling prices are 155.5 million VND/ounce and 156.5 million VND/ounce respectively.
Detailed gold ring prices at 12 PM on December 18, 2025
Below is a breakdown of gold ring prices at several major brands compared to yesterday:
- 9999 Gold Ring - Prosperity and Good Fortune:No change. The buying and selling prices are 151 million VND/ounce and 154 million VND/ounce respectively.
- BTMC plain gold ring:The buying price increased by 200,000 VND/ounce to 152.4 million VND/ounce, and the selling price also increased by 200,000 VND/ounce to 155.4 million VND/ounce.
- 9999 Gold Ring from Phu Quy:The price increased by 100,000 VND/ounce for both buying and selling. The buying and selling prices are now 151.4 million VND/ounce and 154.4 million VND/ounce respectively.
Gold price chart today compared to yesterday (December 18, 2025)
| Trademark | Buy | Sell | Change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJC | 154,400 | 156.4 | +200 | +200 |
| DOJI | 154,400 | 156.4 | +200 | +200 |
| PNJ | 154,400 | 156.4 | +200 | +200 |
| BTMC SJC | 154,400 | 156.4 | +200 | +200 |
| Phu Quy SJC | 153,400 | 156.4 | +200 | +200 |
| Mi Hong | 155.2 | 156.4 | +200 | +200 |
| ACB | 155.5 | 156.5 | +800 | +300 |
| Type of gold | Buy | Sell |
|---|---|---|
| SJC Gold 1L, 10L, 1KG | 154,400 | 156,400 |
| SJC gold, 5 taels | 154,400 | 156,420 |
| SJC gold bars: 0.5 tael, 1 tael, 2 taels | 154,400 | 156,430 |
| SJC 99.99% pure gold rings, 1 tael, 2 taels, 5 taels. | 150,300 | 153,300 |
| SJC 99.99% pure gold rings, 0.5 tael and 0.3 tael. | 150,300 | 153,400 |
| 99.99% Jewelry | 148,300 | 151,800 |
| 99% Jewelry | 144,797 | 150,297 |
| Jewelry 75% | 105,511 | 114,011 |
| Jewelry 68% | 94,884 | 103,384 |
| Jewelry 61% | 84,257 | 92,757 |
| Jewelry 58.3% | 80,158 | 88,658 |
| Jewelry 41.7% | 54,957 | 63,457 |
| PNJ | Buy | Sell |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City - PNJ | 151,000 | 154,000 |
| Hanoi - PNJ | 151,000 | 154,000 |
| Da Nang - PNJ | 151,000 | 154,000 |
| Western Region - PNJ | 151,000 | 154,000 |
| Central Highlands - PNJ | 151,000 | 154,000 |
| Southeast Region - PNJ | 151,000 | 154,000 |
| Updated: 18/12/2025 12:00 | ||
Note:The prices listed above are for reference only and may vary depending on the time, business unit, and region.
Gold prices this afternoon, December 16th, in the global market.
On the world market, as of 12:00 PM on December 18, 2025 (Vietnam time), the spot gold price reached US$4,332.84 per ounce, up 0.22% from the previous session. Converted using the Vietcombank exchange rate of VND 26,408/USD, the world gold price is equivalent to approximately VND 137.94 million per tael (approximately 37.85 grams), excluding taxes and fees.
According to market data, the DXY index, which measures the strength of the US dollar against six major currencies including EUR, JPY, GBP, CAD, SEK, and CHF, rose slightly by 0.03% to 98.43 points. Precious metals traders closely monitor the movements of the US dollar because a strong or weak USD directly affects the price of gold worldwide.
Global gold prices surged after the US Department of Labor released its non-farm payrolls report, showing a weakening labor market. Specifically, the unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, the highest level in four years. This information was seen by many investors in the precious metals market as a signal reinforcing the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will continue to ease monetary policy in the near future.
During midweek trading, despite the absence of significant US economic data, international gold investment funds and traders continued to rely on the US Department of Labor's labor report to increase their long positions. Expectations of a Fed interest rate cut in 2026 continue to be seen as a supporting factor for the upward trend in gold prices in the medium and long term.
According to assessments by institutional investors in the international market, the Christmas and New Year holidays caused a significant decrease in trading volume on precious metals exchanges. Low liquidity led to wider price fluctuations in gold compared to normal periods.
Bas Kooijman, CEO and asset manager at DHF Capital SA, said the market is anticipating two interest rate cuts by the Fed in the first half of 2026. He believes this scenario will provide support for gold prices in the first two quarters of next year.
Besides monetary factors, the demand for risk hedging is also driven by geopolitical tensions. According to information from the White House, US President Donald Trump on December 17 ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, increasing pressure on the government of President Nicolas Maduro. This move is considered by many market experts as a factor that has led investors to seek out gold more, thereby further supporting gold prices in the international market.
World gold price forecast: The upward trend continues after historical record highs.
The forecast for gold prices in 2025–2026 continues to lean towards a positive trend due to economic instability and monetary policy.
According to many international experts, the price of gold has reached a record high 48 times in 2025. This upward trend is linked to prolonged geopolitical tensions, net buying by central banks, and concerns about the global economic outlook. These factors form a crucial basis for gold price forecasts in the coming years.
Eric Strand, founder of AuAg Funds, told Kitco News that gold is still on track for a long-term uptrend. According to him, the current gold price forecast suggests the precious metal could reach $10,000 per ounce in the future, as its role as a store of value continues to strengthen.
Christopher Louney, a strategist at RBC Capital Markets, believes that the upward trend in gold is likely to continue into 2026, although at a slower pace than in 2025.
RBC forecasts gold prices to fluctuate in the range of $4,500–$5,000 per ounce in 2026. According to Louney, amidst numerous macroeconomic risks, gold remains the least hampered asset, with a tendency to move sideways or upward.
Analysts at BMO Capital Markets also offered a positive outlook, suggesting that gold prices could peak in the first half of 2026, averaging around $4,600 per ounce. The BMO report pointed to key supporting factors including the possibility of lower global interest rates and a weakening US dollar, further bolstering gold's appeal as a portfolio diversification and safe haven.
From the perspectives of AuAg Funds, RBC Capital Markets to BMO Capital Markets, gold price forecasts all indicate that the precious metal will remain central to global investors' risk hedging strategies, especially in the context of ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
