# Forex, interest rate projections for Vietnam in 2026

> The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.5-3.75% on December 10, its third cut of the year. Policymakers signalled a pause and projected one further cut in 2026. The dong's free-market rate rose by 20-30 dong after the decision.

- Date: 2025-12-12 · published 2025-12-12T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/21837-forex-interest-rate-projections-for-vietnam-in-2026
- Commodities: [Vietnamese Dong (VND per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDVND.md)

## Why it matters

Fed policy shapes the dollar and therefore dollar-priced commodities, but a pause limits near-term support. The move mainly affects the dong's cost of imports in Vietnam.

## Sources

- theinvestor.vn: https://theinvestor.vn/forex-interest-rate-projections-for-vietnam-in-2026-d17841.html

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