Hormuz Deadline Expires Tonight, Brent Hits $110
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Hormuz Deadline Expires Tonight, Brent Hits $110

Iran rejects ceasefire, Trump threatens to obliterate infrastructure. Brent at $110, Vietnam diesel up 93%. Three scenarios and strategies before the April 7 morning session.

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Iran, Interest Rates, FTSE Russell: Three Variables Before Apr 6
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Iran, Interest Rates, FTSE Russell: Three Variables Before Apr 6

Trump extends Iran deadline to Apr 8, SBV tightens interest rates via Dispatch 2342, FTSE Russell meets tomorrow. Three events shaping market sentiment for Monday's session.

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FTSE Announces April 7: Five Months Before Capital Actually Flows In
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FTSE Announces April 7: Five Months Before Capital Actually Flows In

April 7 marks the interim review, not deployment day. Foreign investors' VND 32 trillion net selling in Q1 is unrelated to FTSE. A detailed roadmap analysis from April to September 2026.

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FTSE Russell April 7 Review: Which 28 Stocks Will Capture Billions in Capital
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FTSE Russell April 7 Review: Which 28 Stocks Will Capture Billions in Capital

FTSE Russell confirms 28 Vietnamese stocks for emerging market index inclusion. Analysis of passive capital flows, disbursement timeline, and the 5-month accumulation window for retail investors.

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April 6 Deadline, Hormuz Stalemate: Three Scenarios for VN-Index Next Week
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April 6 Deadline, Hormuz Stalemate: Three Scenarios for VN-Index Next Week

US-Iran talks collapse, the Strait of Hormuz remains blockaded, Brent hits $109. How will capital flows shift during the April 7-11 trading week?

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Hormuz Crisis, Diesel Up 155% in Three Months: Vietnam's Economic Vulnerability Map
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Hormuz Crisis, Diesel Up 155% in Three Months: Vietnam's Economic Vulnerability Map

The Hormuz Strait blockade triggered an energy domino chain: Brent crude exceeds $109, domestic diesel surges 155% in three months, CPI hits a 5-year high. A macro view of which sectors bear the heaviest burden.

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Gallium Up 18%, Vietnam Bans Raw Ore Exports: 4 Mineral Stocks to Watch
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Gallium Up 18%, Vietnam Bans Raw Ore Exports: 4 Mineral Stocks to Watch

China tightens strategic mineral supply, Vietnam bans raw ore exports and pushes for deep processing. Which four mineral stocks stand to benefit from the global supply chain shift?

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CPI Hits 5-Year High, Deposit Rates Surge to 9%: Inflation Erodes Portfolios From Both Sides
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CPI Hits 5-Year High, Deposit Rates Surge to 9%: Inflation Erodes Portfolios From Both Sides

Vietnam's March 2026 CPI jumps 4.65% — the highest in 5 years. Deposit rates surge to 8-10%. Capital flows are shifting and investment portfolios face unprecedented dual pressure.

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Q1 GDP Hits 7.83%, Yet VN-Index Stuck at 1,684
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Q1 GDP Hits 7.83%, Yet VN-Index Stuck at 1,684

Vietnam's economy posts a 15-year record with Q1 GDP growth of 7.83%, but rising interest rates, fuel-driven inflation, and record foreign net selling are holding the stock market back.

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NFP Beats by 3x, FTSE Russell April 7: A Pivotal Week for VN-Index
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NFP Beats by 3x, FTSE Russell April 7: A Pivotal Week for VN-Index

The US economy added 178,000 jobs in March — triple the forecast — while FTSE Russell prepares to announce Vietnam's upgrade review results. Two converging catalysts could reshape capital flows next week.

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Container Freight Doubles on Hormuz, Export Stocks Pay the Price
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Container Freight Doubles on Hormuz, Export Stocks Pay the Price

The Hormuz Strait blockade has pushed Vietnam-Europe container rates to $8,200, double pre-crisis levels. TNG lost 14.4% in one week, and even shipping stocks couldn't escape the pressure.

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1 Year After US Tariffs: Exports Recover, Stocks Diverge Sharply
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1 Year After US Tariffs: Exports Recover, Stocks Diverge Sharply

One year after the historic 46% tariff shock, Vietnam's exports have largely recovered. But the stock market tells a different story: ANV surged nearly 48%, while TCM lost over 31%.

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Lithium Up 141%, VinFast Still Imports 100% of Battery Materials
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Lithium Up 141%, VinFast Still Imports 100% of Battery Materials

Lithium prices have surged from the 2025 bottom while Vietnam remains fully dependent on imports. VinFast targets 300,000 EVs in 2026, but the battery supply chain remains an unsolved equation.

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Resolution 18-KL/TW Meets FTSE April 7: Four Stock Groups Set to Benefit
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Resolution 18-KL/TW Meets FTSE April 7: Four Stock Groups Set to Benefit

Resolution 18 simultaneously confirms four major policies, coinciding with FTSE Russell's review on April 7. Analysis of four stock groups directly benefiting from this rare policy convergence.

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Gold Loses Nearly 10% in One Week, Worst Decline in 15 Years
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Gold Loses Nearly 10% in One Week, Worst Decline in 15 Years

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, gold plunges instead of rallying. The oil-inflation-Fed domino chain explains this paradox and offers strategic insights for Vietnamese investors.

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