Market news and commodity prices this afternoon, September 18, 2025

World gold prices edged slightly higher this afternoon.

As of 6:00 PM Vietnam time today, the world gold price has reached 3665.5 USD/ounce, an increase of 0.03%, equivalent to an increase of 1.04 USD/ounce compared to yesterday.

Based on today's USD/VND exchange rate at Vietcombank (26,445 VND/USD), the world gold price today is equivalent to 116.8 million VND/ounce. Currently, the domestic gold price is about 14.9 million VND/ounce higher than the world gold price.

Gold priceDomestic news this afternoon, September 18, 2025

As of 6:00 PM today, September 18, 2025, the price of gold bars in Vietnam has dropped sharply compared to yesterday. Specifically:

The price of SJC gold bars, as listed by DOJI Group, is 129.7 - 131.7 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price). At the same time, the price of gold bars listed by Saigon Jewelry Company Limited (SJC) and PNJ is also 129.7 - 131.7 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price).

Meanwhile, at Mi Hong Gold and Gemstone Company, the price of SJC gold at the time of the survey was listed at 130.7-131.7 million VND/ounce for buying and selling. At Bao Tin Minh Chau Company Limited, the price of gold bars was traded at 129.7 - 131.7 million VND/ounce (buying - selling).

At Phu Quy, the price of SJC gold bars is being traded by businesses at 129 - 131.7 million VND/ounce (buy - sell).

As of 6:00 PM on September 18, 2025, the price of 9999 Hung Thinh Vuong round gold rings at DOJI decreased by 500,000 VND/ounce to 126.3-129.3 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price).

Bao Tin Minh Chau listed the price of gold rings down by 600,000 VND/ounce to 127 - 130 million VND/ounce (buying price - selling price).

The latest gold price list for this afternoon, September 18, 2025, is as follows:

USD exchange rate on the afternoon of September 18th: Decreased after the Fed lowered interest rates for the first time this year.

As of 6:00 PM on September 18th, the State Bank of Vietnam announced the central exchange rate at 25,186 VND/USD, a decrease of 12 dong compared to September 17th, marking the 10th consecutive day of decline.

With a trading range of ±5%, today's ceiling exchange rate is set at 26,445 VND/USD, while the floor exchange rate is 23,927 VND/USD.

At the State Bank of Vietnam's exchange floor, the reference exchange rate is listed at 23,977 - 26,395 VND/USD for buying and selling respectively.

On the morning of September 18th, the USD exchange rate continued to fall at many banks. At Vietcombank, the listed rate was 26,165 - 26,445 VND/USD, 12 dong lower than the previous day.

BIDV also adjusted the buying price down by 17 dong and the selling price down by 12 dong, listing them at 26,178 - 26,445 VND/USD.

VietinBank maintained its buying price at 26,189 VND/USD, while its selling price decreased by 12 dong to 26,445 VND/USD.

Techcombank recorded a rate of 26,170 – 26,445 VND/USD, an increase of 10 dong in the buying price and a decrease of 12 dong in the selling price.

Eximbank made a more significant adjustment, lowering the buying price by 30 dong to 26,140 VND/USD, while the selling price remained at 26,445 VND/USD.

Sacombank maintained its buying rate at 26,180 VND/USD but also lowered its selling rate by 12 dong to 26,445 VND/USD.

The decline in the USD exchange rate is linked to the Fed's decision on September 17th to lower interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the rate range to 4.00% – 4.25%. This was the first interest rate cut this year, and the Fed also forecasts two more similar cuts in the remaining meetings of 2025.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell argued that the labor market is weakening and the risks to economic growth are greater than the inflationary pressures. Notably, the new Governor Stephen Miran was the only member to oppose this decision, supporting a steeper rate cut of up to 0.5 percentage points.

The Fed's policy adjustments are expected to strongly influence the trend of the USD exchange rate in the remaining months of the year. As borrowing costs decrease, the US dollar may face further downward pressure, creating opportunities for other currencies, including the VND, to maintain greater stability in the short term.

On the afternoon of September 18th, Hanoi time, the Dollar Index rose to 96.98 points. Compared to the previous session, the euro edged up slightly by 0.05% to 1.1821 USD, the British pound edged up 0.01% to 1.3626 USD, while the Japanese yen fell 0.04% to 146.95 USD.

The US dollar fell to its lowest level in three and a half years immediately after the Fed cut interest rates, but then quickly recovered strongly. The USD index bounced back to the 97-point level, reflecting investor confidence in the strength of the currency amid continued loose US monetary policy.

Pepper prices today, September 18, 2025: Domestic prices remain unchanged.

Today's pepper prices in key growing regions remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Therefore, the average domestic pepper price is between 147,000 VND/kg and 150,000 VND/kg.

In the Central Highlands region, today's pepper price in Dak Lak remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 150,000 VND/kg.

Today's pepper price in Gia Lai remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 147,000 VND/kg.

Today's pepper price in Lam Dong (formerly Dak Nong) remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 150,000 VND/kg.

In the Southeast region, today's pepper price in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria - Vung Tau) is 149,000 VND/kg, unchanged from yesterday. Dong Nai also remains unchanged from yesterday at 149,000 VND/kg.

Additionally, today's pepper price in Dong Nai (formerly Binh Phuoc) remains unchanged compared to yesterday, currently at 147,000 VND/kg.

On the world market, based on quotations from exporting companies and export prices in various countries, the International Pepper Association (IPC) has updated the prices of various types of pepper traded on the international market on September 18th (local time) as follows:

Indonesian Lampung black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at US$7,101/tonne. Additionally, Muntok white pepper prices also remained unchanged from yesterday at US$10,062/tonne.

Brazilian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at $6,600 per ton.

Malaysian ASTA black pepper prices remained unchanged from yesterday at US$9,700/tonne. Similarly, ASTA white pepper prices also remained unchanged from yesterday at US$12,900/tonne.

Prices for all types of Vietnamese pepper remain unchanged compared to yesterday. Specifically, the price of Vietnamese black pepper (500 gr/l) is 6,600 USD/ton; and the price of 550 gr/l is 6,800 USD/ton.

In addition, the price of Vietnamese white pepper remained unchanged from yesterday at $9,250 per ton.

Coffee prices today, September 18, 2025: Domestic prices fall sharply.

Domestic coffee prices in the Central Highlands region today, September 18, 2025, decreased sharply by 4200 to 4800 VND/kg compared to yesterday, fluctuating between 115,800 and 116,700 VND/kg.

Accordingly, traders in the former Dak Nong region are buying coffee at a maximum of 116,700 VND/kg, a sharp decrease of 4,800 VND/kg compared to yesterday.

Similarly, the price of coffee in Dak Lak province is 116,500 VND/kg, a decrease of 4,700 VND/kg compared to yesterday.

Coffee prices in Gia Lai province decreased by 4800 VND/kg compared to yesterday and are trading at 116,200 VND/kg.

In Lam Dong province, the price of coffee decreased by 4200 VND/kg compared to yesterday, reaching 115,800 VND/kg.

On the London exchange, the online price of robusta coffee futures for September 2025 delivery reached $4668 per ton, down 6.62% ($331 per ton) from yesterday. The November 2025 futures contract increased 0.43% ($19 per ton), falling to $4469 per ton.

On the New York Stock Exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for September 2025 delivery rose 0.68% (2.55 US cents/pound) compared to yesterday, reaching 378.2 US cents/pound. The December 2025 contract increased 0.8% (2.85 US cents/pound), reaching 360.15 US cents/pound.

On the Brazilian exchange, the price of Arabica coffee for September 2025 delivery fell 8.8% (44.6 US cents/pound) compared to yesterday, to 461.9 US cents/pound. The December 2025 contract increased 0.61% (2.75 US cents/pound), reaching 457 US cents/pound.

Oil prices today, September 18, 2025: Falling due to concerns about the US economy.

Oil prices fell slightly on September 18th, continuing their decline due to concerns about the US economy and oversupply, despite the Fed cutting interest rates to support growth.

In trading on September 19th, world oil prices continued to fall. Brent crude dropped 26 cents to $67.69 per barrel, while US WTI crude lost 28 cents to $63.77 per barrel.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced new retail fuel prices effective from 3 PM on September 18th. Specifically, they are as follows:

- The price of E5 RON92 gasoline increased by 230 VND, reaching a maximum of 19,986 VND/liter.

- The price of RON95 gasoline increased by 208 dong, reaching 20,608 dong/liter.

- The price of E10 RON 95-III gasoline increased sharply by 560 VND, reaching 20,600 VND/liter.

- Diesel fuel prices increased by 62 dong to 18,705 dong/liter.

- The price of kerosene increased by 176 dong to 18,544 dong/liter.

- The price of fuel oil increased by 40 dong, to 15,130 dong/kg.

During this period, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance did not allocate or utilize funds from the Price Stabilization Fund.