Country: VN | Published: 2026-09-17
Vietnam's market faces a mixed backdrop as the dollar strengthened sharply following the Fed's rate hike, putting pressure on the dong and regional sentiment. A risk-off tone weigh
Vietnam's market faces a mixed backdrop as the dollar strengthened sharply following the Fed's rate hike, putting pressure on the dong and regional sentiment. A risk-off tone weighed on the VNM ETF, while warnings of possible electricity shortages from 2027 due to delayed power projects add a structural concern for investors watching the country's growth story. On the diplomatic front, Vietnamese firms signed business agreements during a senior leader's New York visit, keeping trade ties with the US in focus.