Vietnam Insight

US stocks finished mixed on Tuesday, as investors prepared for a crucial inflation report expected to influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate cuts. The S&P 500 added 0.4%, marking its second straight winning day, while the Dow Jones lost 92 points, driven by steep losses in banking stocks.

VNINDEX closed at 1,255.23 (-12.5 points, -0.99%) with liquidity remaining around the 20-session average. The market had 94 green codes and 320 red codes. The group of stocks contributing to the market's increase included VJC TPB MWG while VCB BID SSB contributed to the market's decline. All sectors lost points. Foreign investors net sold more than VND 386 billion.

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