India, Sept. 17 -- The HNX Index in Vietnam's Hanoi fell by 0.15% and opened at 272.82 points this morning. The previous session on September 16 closed at 273.22 points. The weaker start to today's session suggests that domestic investors are adopting a wary stance, after the US Fed Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time in 3 years. Early selling pressure and economic risks are also affecting market sentiment.

Why is the Index Moving Downwards?

On September 17, the HNX Index in Hanoi started the day at 272.82 points, down 0.40 points, or about 0.15%, from the previous session's close of 273.22. This weaker opening signals a cautious beginning to trading, as selling pressure holds the index well below Wednesday's closing of 273....