Conditions are right for another gold price surge, perhaps to a new record high. Here's what to consider right now.

Vietnam gold price rose Thursday morning, remaining at the highest in over two weeks, as global rates moved up.

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell modestly for the second straight week, but home borrowing costs remain elevated. The long-term rate inched back to 6.84% from 6.85% last week,

Mortgage rates in the US fell for a second straight week.