Krungthai CIO recommends Tech, Semiconductors, and Gold

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Krungthai CIO analyzes global market consolidation and recommends a disciplined investment strategy focusing on technology and gold.

•Krungthai CIO analyzes the investment overview for August 24-28, 2026.
•US stocks have entered a consolidation phase following three weeks of continuous increases.
•Krungthai CIO recommends the 'Stay Invested' strategy, focusing on Technology, Semiconductors, and Gold.

•The S&P 500 decreased by 1.4% and Nasdaq decreased by 2.1% as US stocks entered a consolidation phase.
•Global market consolidation is primarily pressured by interest rates and stock valuations rather than a slowdown in listed company profits.
•The 10-year US Bond Yield increased by 4.2 bps to 4.73%, while the 10-year Thai Bond Yield increased by 5.3 bps to 2.10%.
•Brent crude oil prices rose 6.6% to 94.4 dollars per barrel due to supply risks and pressure on Iran.
•Krungthai CIO suggests accumulating Technology and Semiconductor stocks during price dips, specifically in AI Infrastructure, Cloud, Software, and Platform sectors.
•Krungthai CIO adjusted the outlook for Thai real estate funds and REITs to Neutral as the Dividend Yield Gap approached the long-term average.
•The Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on August 26, with an expectation to maintain the policy interest rate at 1.00%.
•The Bank of Korea is scheduled to meet on August 27, with an expectation to raise interest rates by 0.25%.

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Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited(บมจ.ธนาคารกรุงไทย)

The parent organization of the Krungthai Chief Investment Office.

Krungthai Chief Investment Office

The investment strategy team that analyzed the weekly investment overview for August 24-28, 2026.

US Department of the Treasury(กระทรวงการคลังสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The organization that implemented a bond buyback program.

A company whose earnings report is a key factor to monitor.

Monetary Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายการเงิน)

The committee meeting on August 26 to decide on the policy interest rate.

Bank of Korea(ธนาคารกลางเกาหลีใต้)ℹ️

The central bank meeting on August 27 regarding interest rate adjustments.

Fed

The central bank holding an annual symposium at Jackson Hole between August 27-29.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

A country facing pressure and US sanctions that impact oil prices.

Jackson Holeℹ️

The location of the Fed's annual symposium.