Dollar slips against dong on black market VNEXPRESS

The U.S. dollar fell against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Saturday morning as it changed little against major peers.

Unofficial exchange points sold the greenback 0.49% lower at VND26,270. Vietcombank kept its rate unchanged at VND26,412.

Globally the dollar steadied on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss, as markets monitored negotiations over ‌a deal that could end the Middle East conflict, Reuters reported.

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six currencies, was flat at ⁠99.75 after hitting a one-week low on Thursday.

The euro was little changed at $1.15725, hovering near a one-week high and set for a weekly gain after the European Central Bank delivered its first interest rate hike in three years on Thursday.

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