Fixed income

20
October
SBV backs to injection as liquidity demand rises
This week, the SBV returned to net liquidity injection as liquidity demand in the banking system picked up, while USDVND remained broadly stable. The interbank curve flattened as short-term rates...

13
October
Sep 2025: Lower issuances, higher maturity pressure
In Sep 2025, the total value of bond issuance sharply decreased to VND49,569bn (Fig.1), - 15% yoy and -18% mom. The Banking issued VND33,880bn with -29% yoy and accounting for...

13
October
The greenback cooled amid reignited trade war risks
This week, both USDVND and the dollar index edged lower as President Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing maintained a firm stance. Recent trade talks...

08
October
SBV resumes net withdrawal as USDVND softens
This week, the SBV reverted to a mild net liquidity withdrawal after a strong injection in the previous week, as liquidity in the banking system cooled. Interbank rates declined sharply...

29
September
SBV resumes net injection while USDVND holds steady
This week, the SBV returned to net liquidity injection after four consecutive weeks of withdrawal, signaling renewed pressures in the banking system as short-term interbank rates jumped sharply and trading...

22
September
USDVND edges down after Fed cut
In 38W25, interbank liquidity remained comfortable as the SBV allowed a net withdrawal amid repo maturities, while short-term rates declined and trading volumes surged. These dynamics suggest easing funding pressures,...

17
September
Aug 2025: Higher issuances, lower maturity pressure
In Aug 2025, the total value of bond issuance increased to VND60,362bn (Fig.1), - 6% yoy and 34% mom. The Banking led the growth with VND33,714bn with -37% yoy and...

17
September
Sep FOMC meeting: What to expect?
The Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day meeting Tuesday, and is widely expected to decide to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. The rate decision will be...

15
September
USDVND moves sideways ahead of the FOMC
This week, USDVND was little changed while the dollar index fell sharply as the FOMC meeting approached. Specifically, concerns about the U.S. labor market outweighed sticky inflation: job openings declined,...