Infographic: Gold prices fluctuate following US retaliatory tariff announcement

On April 4, global gold prices fluctuated significantly, trading at 3,085 USD per ounce after US President Donald Trump announced new retaliatory tariffs on goods from different countries. In the domestic market, SJC gold bars and rings both saw a decline, trading at 101.3 million VND and 101.2 million VND per tael respectively.
Infographic: Gold prices fluctuate following US retaliatory tariff announcement
Source: NDO

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