Global FX markets are showing a cautious tone on July 28, 2026 as the US dollar pauses after recent gains. The US Dollar Index sits at 101.15, slightly lower than yesterday's 101.153, with 7 day and 30 day levels at 101.195 and 101.373 respectively, indicating a modest cooling in the dollar's near term momentum.
In the domestic market the dong quotes major currencies against the dong. The US dollar is quoted Buy 26,140 and Sell 26,520 dong per USD. The previous day reading also shows 26,520 for the sell side, while 7 days ago was near 26,510 and 30 days ago around 26,454, signaling a relatively tight range around the 26,500 area with a modest drift lower on the dollar index side.
Among other major cross rates, the dong shows wide dispersion across currencies: AUD Buy 18,143.34 - Sell 18,724.35; EUR Buy 29,548.68 - Sell 30,795.38; GBP Buy 34,674.74 - Sell 35,785.14; SGD Buy 20,050.85 - Sell 20,734.38; JPY Buy 157.34 - Sell 166.51; CNY Buy 3,831.32 - Sell 3,954.01; CHF Buy 31,899.07 - Sell 32,920.59; CAD Buy 18,376 - Sell 18,964.46; HKD Buy 3,296.15 - Sell 3,422.18; INR Buy 272.05 - Sell 283.75; KRW Buy 17.09 - Sell 18.55; KWD Buy 85,107.62 - Sell 89,232.50; MYR Buy 6,370.63 - Sell 6,509.21; NOK Buy 2,678.77 - Sell 2,792.34; RUB Buy 320.03 - Sell 354.26; SAR Buy 6,974.03 - Sell 7,274.15; SEK Buy 2,658.04 - Sell 2,770.73.
In the 24 hour news cycle the focus is on the USD pace in the global market with headlines noting a softer USD trend and central exchange rate adjustments. Reports indicate the central rate rose by 10 dong, potentially shaping near term policy expectations. Market watchers are advised to maintain a long horizon as policy narratives and global risk sentiment evolve, leaving room for continued fluctuations across currencies in the near term.
