US Dollar Hits 13-Month High
Vietstock Tai chinh quoc te • 06/24/2026
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Summary
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The US dollar continued to rise in value on June 24, reaching its highest level in 13 months against a basket of major currencies, as investors sought safe-haven assets.
AI quick analysis
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Context & Analysis Scope
- The 13-month high of the USD may impact the Vietnamese financial market.
- The analysis focuses on groups of stocks related to foreign exchange and safe-haven assets.
Impact mechanism
- Safety expectations − capital flows into safe-haven assets such as gold and USD − affect the value and profitability of related companies.
- High level of surprise, as this is the first time in 13 months that the USD has appreciated, creating significant pressure on financial markets.
- Industry Groups/Stocks Benefiting or Under Pressure:
- Benefiting:
- Gold (VGC, VNM) − price increase due to investors seeking safe-haven assets.
- Under Pressure:
- Companies with business operations dependent on the financial market, such as banks (VCB, CTG, STB), and companies holding USD-denominated assets.
Risks to watch
- High inflation risk due to the USD's appreciation.
- Risk of financial market instability if capital flows into safe-haven assets too quickly.
- Short-Term Framework:
- The short-term future of the Vietnamese financial market may be affected by the high price of the USD.
- Closely monitor the developments of the foreign exchange market and safe-haven assets in the coming period.
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The US dollar continued to appreciate in value during trading on June 24, reaching its highest level in 13 months against a basket of key currencies, as investors sought safe-haven assets.