Global FX markets opened with a mixed tone as the US dollar shows signs of firmness in a backdrop of diverging regional moves. The US Dollar Index sits around 100.84, signaling mild strength that accompanies a broad range of domestic VNĐ quotes against major currencies. In Vietnam's domestic market, USD buy and sell quotes are 26,090 and 26,470 per USD, with reference levels from the past day and prior weeks showing yesterday's values around 26,471, and a 30 day reference near 26,412, pointing to modest recent volatility.
Major currencies traded against the dong display varied levels of strength. The Euro trades around 29,595.99 buy and 30,844.77 sell; the British pound at 34,712.31 buy and 35,824.02 sell; the Australian dollar at 17,966.59 buy and 18,542 sell; the Swiss franc at 32,147.02 buy and 33,176.58 sell; the Yuan Renminbi at 3,817.33 buy and 3,939.58 sell; the Japanese yen at 158.55 buy and 167.79 sell; and the Singapore dollar at 20,029.80 buy and 20,712.68 sell. Past reference values show different trajectories: the previous day values for these currencies were generally near the latest levels, with 7 day and 30 day references indicating ongoing, uneven drift in the dong market.
Key currency quotes at a glance | Currency | Buy | Sell | Previous day | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | USD | 26,090 | 26,470 | 26,471 | 26,462 | 26,412 | EUR | 29,595.99 | 30,844.77 | 30,816.51 | 30,860.13 | 31,252.39 | GBP | 34,712.31 | 35,824.02 | 35,772.33 | 35,765.77 | 35,851.52 | AUD | 17,966.59 | 18,542.00 | 18,512.51 | 18,572.13 | 18,827.73 | JPY | 158.55 | 167.79 | 167.01 | 167.35 | 168.77 | CNY | 3,817.33 | 3,939.58 | 3,927.34 | 3,931.96 | 3,953.82 | SGD | 20,029.80 | 20,712.68 | 20,689.22 | 20,704.36 | 20,859.16
Market news in the last 24 hours highlight USD pressure and shifts in gold and equities. Headlines report USD selling around 26,430 per USD in some outlets and ongoing discussions about the greenback amid evolving risk sentiment. Internationally, gold prices slipped from the 4,000 USD per ounce threshold, and domestic gold prices moved lower in tandem with USD strength, suggesting a tighter near term FX and precious metals backdrop that may influence trader positioning in the dong market.
