The VN-Index recovered the 1,335-point mark despite early pressure from large-cap declines, while liquidity eased slightly and foreign investors continued to sell, albeit at a reduced pace.
According to analysts, a decisive breakout will require stronger fundamental catalysts, especially as profit-taking pressure lingers and foreign investors continue to sell.
At the close of trading on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index edged down a marginal 0.01 point, remaining almost unchanged at 1,341.86 points compared to the previous session.
The rally was driven by optimistic developments in US trade negotiations with both the United Kingdom and China, which supported investor sentiment across global markets.