Release Time: 10:00 – January 8, 2026
Issued by: Ms. Jenny

MARKET OVERVIEW

1. Stock Market

Vietnam Stock Market:

The market continues its upward momentum after breaking above the previous peak, with improving liquidity indicating that supportive capital flows remain active and are spreading across multiple sectors. The current rally shows no clear signs of stalling, allowing the index to potentially advance toward the 1,900-point level, which represents the upper boundary of the medium- to long-term price channel. However, as the market approaches this zone, selling pressure may increase and create resistance to the ongoing uptrend.

U.S. Stock Market:

In the January 7 session, Wall Street edged lower after reaching record highs in the previous session, as investors turned cautious ahead of upcoming economic data and policy signals. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.9% to ~48,996 points, the S&P 500 declined roughly 0.3% to ~6,921 points, while the Nasdaq Composite rose slightly by ~0.2% to ~23,584 points, supported by continued inflows into technology stocks. This price action reflects a wait-and-see sentiment ahead of labor market data and short-term concerns over monetary policy direction.

2. Forex

• EUR/USD: The primary trend remains bearish. Daily resistance is located at 1.17000, while daily support stands at 1.16700. A short position may be considered if price breaks below the daily support level.

• NZD/USD: The primary trend is sideways. Daily resistance is at 0.58000, with daily support at 0.57400. A long position may be considered if price breaks above the daily resistance.

3. Gold:

In contrast to BTC’s volatility, gold is trading sideways within a narrow range around $4,444. The EMA lines are converging and moving flat, indicating market indecision. Price is currently capped between support at $4,441 and resistance at the EMA 53 (yellow line) near $4,456.

4. Oil:

XTI/USD remains in a bearish trend. Daily resistance is at 56.80, while daily support is at 55.90. A long position may be considered if price breaks above the daily resistance.

5. Crypto – BTC:

BTC has officially broken below its ascending trendline (blue line) and has entered a short-term downtrend. Price is currently trading around $91,315.

TRADE IDEAS

1. Vietnam Stocks – FPT

BUY recommendation for FPT (January 8, 2026):

• Entry: 96,000 – 97,500 VND

• Target 1: 104,000 VND

• Target 2: 112,000 VND

• Stop Loss: 93,000 VND

2. EUR/USD

• Sell Order: 1.16700

• Stop Loss: 1.17000

• Take Profit: 1.16100

KEY EVENTS TODAY

• 14:30 – CHF – Consumer Price Index (CPI m/m)

• 20:30 – USD – Initial Jobless Claims

DISCLAIMER

• The above analysis represents the personal views of analyst Jenny from Lotus and does not constitute a basis for actual trading decisions.

• Lotus provides technical analysis and trading education only.

• Lotus does not represent any securities firm or asset management company.

• Lotus does not manage client or student funds.