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Krungthai Chief Investment Office (CIO) has advised investors to adopt a more selective investment strategy as global financial markets increasingly shift their attention back to macroeconomic conditions. Rising inflation concerns and elevated long-term government bond yields are creating uncertainty across international markets, prompting analysts to recommend stronger portfolio risk management and greater emphasis on stable assets.

According to Krungthai CIO’s investment outlook for the week of May 25–29, 2026, investors are now focusing less on corporate earnings and more on broader economic indicators such as inflation trends, central bank policies, and interest rate expectations. The institution believes persistent inflationary pressure could keep financing costs elevated and continue affecting market sentiment worldwide.

Krungthai CIO has specifically recommended that investors gradually lock in profits from technology and semiconductor stocks after their strong rallies in recent months. The firm believes the sector has already delivered substantial gains, making this an appropriate period to rebalance portfolios and improve overall safety margins amid ongoing market volatility.

The investment team suggested reallocating a portion of profits into core long-term investment products such as the KTWC or Krungthai World Class Series funds. At the same time, the bank has advised increasing portfolio exposure to healthcare stocks, which are currently viewed as having more attractive valuations and stronger defensive qualities during uncertain market conditions.

Krungthai CIO also encouraged investors to gradually accumulate long-term fixed-income instruments while bond yields remain high. Analysts believe this strategy could help investors secure stable returns over an extended period, especially if global interest rates begin to stabilize in the coming quarters.

Despite concerns surrounding inflation and bond markets, Krungthai continues to maintain a positive outlook on Japanese equities and selected Chinese A-Share stocks. The bank particularly favors sectors in China that are less exposed to aggressive price competition and structural economic pressures, often described as “anti-involution” industries.

The firm highlighted several major developments that investors should monitor closely in the coming weeks. These include the release of the United States Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation indicator closely watched by the Federal Reserve. Statements from Fed officials ahead of the next monetary policy meeting could also significantly influence global market expectations regarding future interest rate decisions.

Krungthai CIO additionally warned that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and developments surrounding shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz could affect global energy prices and bond yields. Rising tensions in the region may increase volatility across financial markets and create additional pressure on investment sentiment worldwide.

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