DBS Group Research anticipates Vietnam’s October 2026 exports and retail sales to stay robust, while headline inflation hovers around 5%, above the 4.5% target. Strong electronics shipments, firm household spending and tourism underpin activity, but elevated transport, energy, food and material costs pose a policy challenge as authorities pursue at least 10% economic growth.
UOB economist Lee Sue Ann notes that the European Central Bank (ECB) kept key rates unchanged in October but delivered a hawkish message.
The US Dollar (USD) heads lower for the third consecutive day against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Friday, as risk aversion pushes US Treasury yields lower, while high Oil prices boost the commodity-sensitive Canadian Dollar.