# Dollar edges down against dong - VnExpress International

> The U.S. dollar slipped marginally against the dong on the Vietnamese black market, trading 0.04% lower at VND26,390. The dollar index rose to 99.27 after a fifth straight daily gain, as markets priced in possible Fed rate hikes tied to inflation worries from higher oil prices.

- Date: 2026-05-14 · published 2026-05-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19571-dollar-edges-down-against-dong-vnexpress-international
- Commodities: [Vietnamese Dong (VND per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDVND.md)

## Why it matters

Expectations of Fed hikes support the dollar, which can pressure dollar-priced commodities and raise import costs for emerging-market feed buyers. The effect in this report is modest.

## Sources

- e.vnexpress.net: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/markets/dollar-edges-down-against-dong-5074648.html
- e.vnexpress.net: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/markets/dollar-rises-against-dong-5073785.html

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