Quick read 25-5: Oil prices plummet, gold and silver soar.

Global oil prices are trending downwards as the US and Iran finalize a memorandum on ending the conflict, with a deadline for reaching a final agreement.

Workers at an oil refinery in Wasit province, Iraq - Photo: THX/VNA

Oil prices have fallen sharply.

- According to Investing.com 's update at 7:00 AM on May 25th (Vietnam time), Brent crude oil prices fell by more than $5 per barrel, equivalent to 4.8%, to $98.01 per barrel. WTI crude oil prices dropped even more sharply, by -5.3%, to $91.48 per barrel.

The US dollar index (DXY) also cooled down this morning, falling 0.25% to 98.01 points. Over the past week, the DXY index entered a period of narrow fluctuations as the upward momentum of the US dollar showed signs of slowing down.

Investors expect that the US and Iran may make some progress in diplomatic contacts, thereby helping to cool oil prices and alleviate concerns about global inflation.

However, differing opinions persist as the market outlook continues to be fraught with uncertainties.

- Nevertheless, the cooling down of the DXY is still positive news for the metals market.

Accordingly, the price of silver rose 3.9% this morning compared to the previous session, reaching nearly $79.2. Meanwhile, the price of gold increased by nearly $69, reaching $4,577 after falling below the $4,500 mark last week.

Several cryptocurrencies also turned green again. Among them, the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin rose by $420, to $77,137.

- The US stock market is not yet open. Last week, the Dow Jones rose about 2.3% and continued to set new all-time highs, while the S&P 500 rose nearly 1%, marking its eighth consecutive week of gains - the longest winning streak since late 2023.

The Nasdaq also rose by about 0.5%. Although the market remains affected by geopolitical factors and monetary policy, overall capital flows remain positive.

Domestically, at the close of trading on May 22nd, the VN Index closed at 1877.13, down 19.76 points, or 1.04%. For the week, the VN-Index fell 44.47 points (-2.31%) compared to the previous week.

What's the latest business news in the country?

- Duc Giang Chemical Group Joint Stock Company (DGC) has just submitted a document to the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) explaining the measures and roadmap to address the restrictions on trading its securities.

Previously, DGC shares were subject to trading restrictions due to the company's failure to submit its audited financial statements for 2025 by more than 45 days beyond the stipulated deadline.

According to a DGC representative, on May 8th, the board of directors approved the selection of UHY Auditing and Consulting Company Limited as the auditor for the 2025 financial statements. The contract was signed on May 11th.

The work is currently being carried out urgently. DGC is committed to working closely with UHY to complete and release the audit report as soon as possible.

Immediately after the audit report is released, the company will disclose information in accordance with current legal regulations, with completion expected in Q2 2026.

- Dabaco Vietnam Group Joint Stock Company (DBC) has just announced that the last registration date to exercise the right to receive dividends for 2025 is June 8th, corresponding to the ex-dividend date of June 5th.

According to the plan, this livestock company will simultaneously implement two dividend payment methods: cash and shares.

Specifically, Dabaco will pay a cash dividend at a rate of 3%, meaning shareholders owning one share will receive 300 VND.

With nearly 365 million shares outstanding, the company expects to spend approximately 110 billion VND on this payment. The payment is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

In addition, Dabaco is also issuing shares to pay dividends at a rate of 12%, meaning shareholders owning 100 shares will receive an additional 12 new shares. It is estimated that the company needs to issue nearly 46.2 million additional shares for this plan.

Thus, the total dividend payout ratio for 2025 by Dabaco will reach 15%, exactly matching the plan previously approved by the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders.

The stock market experienced a week of corrective movement towards the support zone around 1,850 after showing signs of difficulty at the previous peak of 1,920-1,940.

However, according to Vietcombank Securities (VCBS), a positive point is that demand still showed efforts to support and participate when the index retreated to the 1850-1860 area.

In addition, many stocks/sectors continue to trade sideways and consolidate at low price levels, thus creating attractive investment opportunities.

Securities companies recommend that investors pay attention to portfolio risk management in the coming sessions given the current large intraday volatility, and may also look for opportunities to invest in stocks showing signs of a rebound after a long period of consolidation.

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BINH KHANH

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/doc-nhanh-25-5-gia-dau-lao-doc-vang-bac-phi-len-2026052506584863.htm