Global FX markets traded with signs of mixed momentum on 4 November 2026. The US Dollar Index sits around 101.89, up slightly from the previous session but still below the levels seen a week and a month ago, indicating a cautious tone as traders weigh global risk sentiment and policy expectations. Across the board, currencies remain range-bound with no clear directional breakout, suggesting that local drivers are taking a back seat to dollar dynamics and cross market recalibrations.
In the domestic market, the US dollar exchange rate in dong is quoted around Buy 25,580 and Sell 25,960 per USD. The reference levels a day ago were near Buy 25,980 and Sell 26,020, while the 7 day and 30 day references hovered in the 26,020 to 26,190 range. This profile points to a modest softening in the dong against the dollar on the day, with the spread near 380 dong, highlighting the sensitivity of the domestic market to shifting risk premia and external rate moves.
Cross rate highlights show notable moves among major currencies against the dong. The Australian dollar is quoted Buy 17,688.68 - Sell 18,255.74 with previous day values near 18,379.92 and 7 day and 30 day references around 18,484.49 and 18,336.67. The Euro sits at Buy 28,371.89 - Sell 29,569.91 with the prior day around 29,603.42 and 7 day around 29,479.73. The British pound reads Buy 34,017.86 - Sell 35,108.39, with last day around 35,130.38 and 7 day 34,909.33. Other notable pairs include the Swiss franc Buy 31,014.01 - Sell 32,008.24 and the Japanese yen Buy 158.49 - Sell 167.72, reflecting ongoing divergence across developed market currencies against the dong.
Market news and 24 hour trends highlight the USD fluctuations and policy expectations cited by local outlets. The latest headlines note that the USD remains in a choppy environment, with central banks in various regions signaling caution and markets recalibrating after a period of strength. Gold price commentary in domestic news pointed to a decline of about 600,000 dong per tael for SJC gold, alongside ongoing stock market adjustments and a general sentiment of caution as volatility persists in both FX and risk assets.
