Vietnam Insight

Highlights:

• According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' report released on August 14th, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.9% year-over-year, lower than the 3% forecast by economists. All three major US stock indices maintained their upward momentum.
• The VND/USD exchange rate has recently shown signs of cooling down and is expected to continue this positive trend for the rest of the year.

Technical view: The VN-Index closed the week at 1,252 points (+28.59 points; +2.34%) with a significant surge in trading volume on Friday. This suggests a strong momentum-driven rally that has allowed the market to reclaim the 50-day EMA. We expect the market to retest the 1,240 level and then rebound, creating new investment opportunities for investors.

Investment Ideas: We recommend that investors consider stocks with solid foundations and that have not risen significantly above their support levels. Recommended sectors include food and beverage, retail, and exports.

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• Top stocks worth noting
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