Tightening Monetary Policy: Is It Time to Reconsider Buying a Truck?

Uncle Ba, a construction material shop owner in Chuong My, just called me, his voice full of worry: “I heard that the monetary policy is tightening, and bank loan interest rates are skyrocketing. I was planning to borrow more capital to invest in a new 8-ton truck to keep up with orders for the end of the year, but now I think I have to postpone the plan!”

Hearing Uncle Ba’s concerns, I suddenly remembered my grandfather’s saying: “Save for a rainy day.” Indeed, in the current volatile economic context, grasping information and making sound financial decisions is crucial. So, what is a tightening monetary policy? How does it affect Uncle Ba’s truck purchase plan in particular and ours in general?

What is a Tightening Monetary Policy?

Simply put, a tightening monetary policy is when the State Bank applies measures to control the money supply in the market to curb inflation and stabilize the macroeconomy.

This policy can be visualized as “tightening the water valve” to slow down the flow of money into the market. This can be done through:

• Increasing lending interest rates: When interest rates are high, people and businesses will be more hesitant to borrow, thereby reducing borrowing demand.
• Increasing the reserve requirement ratio: Commercial banks will have to keep a larger portion of customer deposits at the State Bank, leading to a decrease in the amount of money lent to the economy.
• Issuing bonds: This helps absorb idle money in the population, limiting the flow of money into the market.

Impact of Tightening Monetary Policy on the Truck Market

Mr. Nguyen Van A, an economist at the Hanoi Institute for Economic and Social Research, commented: “The tightening monetary policy will certainly affect the truck market, but the extent of the impact on each vehicle segment will be different.”

8-Ton Trucks – A Difficult Problem for Buyers?

For those who need to buy large trucks like Uncle Ba, the tightening monetary policy, which causes loan interest rates to rise, is a major obstacle. This is because 8-ton trucks often have high value, requiring a large initial investment. Bank loans are a popular choice for many people, especially household businesses and transportation enterprises.

However, there are still options. Instead of postponing the purchase plan, Uncle Ba can consider:

• Choosing a more suitable truck model: Instead of buying a brand new 8-ton truck, Uncle Ba can consider used trucks with a payload more suitable to his needs.
• Carefully researching loan policies: Currently, many banks have truck loan programs with preferential interest rates and flexible installment support. Uncle Ba should spend time researching and comparing loan packages to choose the optimal solution.
• Increasing capital accumulation: If it is not really necessary to buy a truck immediately, Uncle Ba can postpone the plan, focus on business, and increase capital accumulation to better prepare for buying a truck in the future.

Opportunities for the Light Truck and Van Market?

While the heavy truck market may face difficulties, the light truck and van segment has growth potential. The reason is that the demand for transporting goods within the city, especially essential goods, continues to increase.

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Advice for Truck Buyers in the Current Context

“No matter how the market fluctuates, the most important thing is to clearly define your usage needs and financial capabilities to choose the most suitable vehicle,” shared Mr. Le Van B, owner of a transportation company in Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi.

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