# Dollar gains over dong - VnExpress International

> The U.S. dollar strengthened against the dong, with Vietcombank selling at VND26,368 and the black market at about VND26,644. The dollar index eased to 98.299 as the dollar retreated versus most majors after the U.S. signaled a possible deal with Iran.

- Date: 2026-05-06 · published 2026-05-06T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Vietnam · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19573-dollar-gains-over-dong-vnexpress-international
- Commodities: [Vietnamese Dong (VND per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDVND.md)

## Why it matters

Currency moves like this affect the cost of imported feed for Vietnamese buyers, but the effect on grain and meal prices is minor. A lower dollar index would be mildly supportive for dollar-priced commodities.

## Sources

- e.vnexpress.net: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/markets/dollar-gains-over-dong-5070512.html

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