News

Release Time: 10:00 AM, August 18, 2025

Publisher: Ms. Jenny

MARKET OVERVIEW

1. Stock Market:

• Vietnam Market:
  The market faced resistance at the 1,650–1,660 range and pulled back slightly, but remained supported around 1,615–1,620. Trading volume increased, indicating stronger profit-taking pressure as the index approached resistance. The 1,650–1,660 zone continues to be a major challenge, likely causing further corrective moves. However, the prior uptrend still provides support, with expectations that the market may recover and continue testing this resistance in the near term.

• U.S. Market:
  The Dow Jones hit its 2025 intraday high (~45,203 points) as UnitedHealth surged 12% following news of increased investment from Berkshire Hathaway. However, the index closed only slightly higher by 0.1%, at 44,946 points. In contrast, the S&P 500 slipped 0.3% and the Nasdaq lost 0.4%, reflecting divergence as tech stocks weakened. The Dow’s push to new highs highlights that the rally is broadening beyond technology, with support from healthcare and cyclical sectors. Still, inflationary pressures remain a concern, weighing on Fed rate-cut expectations and creating a cautious market tone for the sessions ahead.

2. Forex:

• USD/JPY: Overall trend: Sideways in a wide range.

  • Near resistance: 147.50 – 148.00

  • Near support: 145.80 – 145.30

• GBP/USD: Main trend: Bearish after hitting resistance.

  • Near resistance: 1.3580 – 1.3620

  • Near support: 1.3460 – 1.3400

3. Gold:

Gold is fluctuating around 3,345–3,346 USD/oz, showing signs of a mild rebound after a technical bottom, supported by a lower-rate environment and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

4. Oil:

• Main trend: Extended decline.

• Current price: Testing the support zone around $62.30 – $62.50

• Near resistance: $63.80 – $64.50

• Near support: $61.80 – $61.00

5. Crypto:

BTC is trading around 116–117k USD, consolidating slightly after prior gains. Market sentiment remains positive as long as key support holds.

TRADING PLANS

1. Vietnam Stocks – BID

• • Recommendation: WAIT TO BUY (Aug 18, 2025)

  • Entry: 39,300 – 40,300 VND

  • Target 1: 42,500 VND

  • Target 2: 46,000 VND

  • Stop-loss: 37,800 VND

2. GBP/USD

1. • Trend: Bearish

   • Sell at 1.35510

   • Stop-loss: 1.36010

   • Take-profit: 1.34510

3. WTI/USD

• • Trend: Bearish

  • Sell at 61.929

  • Stop-loss: 63.658

  • Take-profit: 59.378

KEY EVENTS TODAY

• 06:01am – GBP – Rightmove HPI m/m (Rightmove House Price Index, monthly)

• 11:30am – JPY – Tertiary Industry Activity m/m (Tertiary Industry Activity, monthly)

• 04:00pm – EUR – Trade Balance

• 09:00pm – USD – NAHB Housing Market Index

DISCLAIMER

• The above analysis represents only the personal views of analyst Jenny at Lotus and should not be considered as a basis for actual market participation.

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