Gold ticks down

Gold ring price lost 0.26% to VND56.5 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces.

Globally gold prices languished near a two-month low on Friday and were set for their third straight weekly fall, as progress in U.S. deal ceiling negotiations bolstered the dollar, Reuters reported.

Spot gold was flat at $1,939.18 per ounce after hitting its lowest since March 22 in the previous session. U.S. gold futures were down 0.2% at $1,939.60.

Bullion has declined 1.9% so far in the week in what could be its biggest since early February.

The dollar held close to its highest since March 17, making gold less attractive for overseas buyers, while benchmark Treasury yields were also near highs seen in March.