The market closed with notable losses, as the VN-Index dipped by 42.53 points (-2.52%), settling at 1,645.47. Likewise, the HNX-Index witnessed a decline of 11.91 points (-4.19%), ending the day at 272.48. The overall market breadth was dominated by decliners, with 647 stocks trading lower against 180 gainers. This bearish sentiment was echoed in the VN30 basket, where 26 stocks closed in the red versus just 4 in the green.