{
  "id": 6099218,
  "title": "Dollar dips against dong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/dollar-dips-against-dong",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-07T04:34:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "VnExpress Business",
    "slug": "vnexpress-business",
    "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/markets/dollar-dips-against-dong-5117377.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vietnamese dong witnessed a slight dip against the U.S. dollar on Monday, falling to VND26,250 from VND26,275 over the weekend. The State Bank of Vietnam adjusted its reference rate by a minimal 0.04% to VND25,605. Meanwhile, the dollar's position globally appeared precarious, with the currency down 0.07% against a basket of currencies to 99.09, near its recent low of 98.558, according to Reuters.\n\nThe dollar's weakness was not isolated, as it trailed behind a 0.2% increase in the yen's value to 155.88 per dollar and remained largely unchanged against the euro at $1.1618. The British pound also showed little movement, hovering around $1.3519.\n\nThe dollar's decline seemed to be a reaction to the recent U.S. jobs report, which did not provide the boost expected. Traders are now anticipating inflation data for the week, which could significantly influence the Fed's decision-making process.\n\nAccording to Elias Haddad, global head of markets strategy at BBH, a strong Consumer Price Index (CPI) print could solidify the case for a September interest rate hike and strengthen the U.S. dollar. On the other hand, a weaker-than-expected reading might bolster arguments for maintaining the status quo, potentially leaving the dollar exposed to a more dovish Federal Reserve. Even if a September rate hike is confirmed, Haddad doubts the dollar will achieve new cyclical highs, given the tightening measures of other major central banks, which limit policy divergence.",
  "summary": "The U.S. dollar edged lower against the Vietnamese dong Monday morning while easing against major currencies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}