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Release Time: 10:00, August 21, 2025
Publisher: Mr. Leon

MARKET OVERVIEW

1. Stock Market:

• Vietnam Market:
  The market continued to rise but experienced strong volatility, supported around 1,615 points. Rising liquidity indicates a clear supply–demand dispute, with capital inflows still providing support. Despite heavy resistance, candlestick signals show buying power remains. With a previously positive trend, the market may continue testing the 1,665-point zone and maintain its upward momentum in the near future.

• US Market:
  Nasdaq dropped 0.7%, heavily pressured by AI-related stocks as Nvidia, Palantir, and other major names weakened simultaneously. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones inched up less than 0.1%, holding steady as it was less affected by tech sector tensions. The tech sell-off partly reflects caution amid high valuations and concerns of an AI bubble. Meanwhile, capital is shifting toward more stable sectors such as energy, healthcare, and consumer staples, creating a clear divergence between tech and safe-haven sectors. This extended session suggests a “wheel rotation” of capital allocation, awaiting clearer signals from the upcoming Fed Chair’s speech at Jackson Hole.

2. Forex:

• EUR/USD shows a bearish trend; short positions can be considered today. Daily resistance: 1.16700

• GBP/JPY shows a bearish trend; short positions can be considered today. Daily resistance: 199.00

3. Gold:
Spot gold dipped slightly by about 0.1% to 3,341.93 USD/ounce, while futures also fell 0.1% to 3,384.40 USD/ounce.

Summary: Gold is currently fluctuating around 3,342 – 3,343 USD/ounce, with very mild volatility, reflecting a stable trend awaiting monetary policy signals—specifically, the Fed Chair’s speech at Jackson Hole.

4. Oil:

• Uptrend. Buy positions can be considered today. Daily support: 63.00

5. Bitcoin:

• Current price: 114,017 USD, up about +721 USD (+0.64%) from the previous close.

• Intraday range: 112,482 – 114,726 USD.

• Overall, the market shows signs of a slight recovery with a notable gain in today’s session.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Oil

• Uptrend

• Buy at 63.5, stop loss at 62.5, take profit at 65.5
  

2. Vietnam Stock: HPG
   Recommendation: BUY HPG (21/08/2025), entry at 26,800 – 27,500 VND,
   Target 1: 29,000 VND, Target 2: 31,000 VND, Stop loss: 26,300 VND
   
   

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DISCLAIMER

• The above analysis reflects only the personal view of analyst Leon from Lotus and should not be considered as a basis for actual market participation.

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