The VN-Index successfully breached the 1,300-point threshold in the first three sessions of the week of May 12-16, but it also exhibited strong volatility around this level and dropped by over 11 points in the final session. In addition, short-term risks indicate that the stock market is unlikely to find respite around the 1,300-point mark, especially as US President Donald Trump has just announced a pause in trade negotiations and plans to impose tariffs in the coming weeks.