Vietnam Insight

Global stocks continued to rally as December US CPI data showed inflation remained on track to cool, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve could slow its aggressive tightening campaign. Besides, in Fed Chairman Powell's latest speech to the Riksbank, he did not comment further on the prospects of monetary policy, but only emphasized the independence of policy from political influences, such as: climate change, in contrast to some hawkish messages from other Fed officials earlier this week.

Vietnam stocks almost moved sideways during the week, cautiousness nearing the Lunar New Year holiday continued to dominate. Money flow was fast moving among industry groups with Oil & Gas, Public Investment showing positive trading. On the other hand, Retail and chemicals group showed a larger decline.

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