The VN-Index on the Hochiminh Stock Exchange had gained over 3.2% by the end of the first quarter in 2025, backed by macroeconomic stability and low interest rates, though the market came under net selling pressure from foreign investors. However, the market quickly entered a turbulent phase following the announcement of the new U.S. tariff policy, highlighting the stock market’s vulnerability to a range of unpredictable factors on both domestic and international fronts. The stock market becomes volatile Vietnam’s macroeconomy remained relatively stable in the first quarter of this year, with a GDP growth rate of 6.93% and total import-export turnover surpassing US$202 billion, a year-on-year increase of over 13%. This included a trade surplus of nearly US$3.2 billion. Consumption and investment showed a solid recovery, while inflation, the exchange rate, and interest rates remained well-controlled despite external pressures. As a result, the VN-Index closed the quarter with a 3.2% gain, with liquidity improving month by month, though foreign investors stepped up net selling. Since April 2, when U.S. President Donald Trump announced a reciprocal tariff policy targeting trade partners worldwide, global stock markets have reacted unfavorably. The VN-Index saw significant volatility, with several sessions marked by stocks plunging to […]