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The global condition has exerted pressure on the stock market in the short term because (1) companies have faced difficulties in 1Q23 and (2) the corporate bond market poses future financial pressure. We expect two scenarios may unfold. Firstly, in the bullish scenario, the VNIndex can reach 1,220 pts in 2H23. Secondly, the bearish scenario suggests the VNIndex retest the zone of 780-910 pts.

April shows the adverse impact of weak global demand, under the high-interest rate environment, on Vietnam's economy was still effective. Export decline persists this month, even with a higher rate than in March under the weak 1Q23 revenue from GVC leaders whose factories were heavily located in Vietnam, such as Samsung Electronics. Furthermore, industrial production grows modestly from reducing significantly in the previous month due to the robust domestic demand. On the upside, inflation continued to be well-controlled and retail sales performed impressively, providing support for economic growth in 2Q23.

1Q23 shows the negative impact of the weak global demand on Vietnam’s economic activities, with a slowdown and even a reduction in export-related sectors. The export and export-oriented production saw significant declines in the first quarter of 2023, and the fruitful consumption in the first normalized Tet could not reverse the slowdown. On the upside, we saw improved industrial production, less severe trade performance, a tourism return, and well-controlled inflation in March, providing hope that economic activities would accelerate in the next quarter.

1Q23 shows the negative impact of the weak global demand on Vietnam’s economic activities, with a slowdown and even a reduction in export-related sectors. The export and export-oriented production saw significant declines in the first quarter of 2023, and the fruitful consumption in the first normalized Tet could not reverse the slowdown. On the upside, we saw improved industrial production, less severe trade performance, a tourism return, and well-controlled inflation in March, providing hope that economic activities would accelerate in the next quarter.

The Chinese economy has made a rebound in 2023, with major economic indicators seeing steady expansion, offering the latest evidence that the world's second-largest economy is set to secure a powerful recovery this year. Investors and economists pay special attention to PMI reading each month to get a pulse on the world’s second-largest economy.

Vietnam’s economic performance in October reflects obviously the impact of global slowdown when the low-base effect was fading. Trade activities and export-oriented industrial production were decelerating under the fewer new orders and weaker external demand. On the upside, domestic consumption remains favorable under the improving labor market, and the inflation remains under control. Furthermore, the rebound in FDI registration is a plus point as it might reflect that foreign investors are regaining the confidence about the business prospect.

The increase in consumer spending in turn helps the economy sustain its expansion. If for some reason consumer confidence declines, consumers become less certain about their financial prospects, and they begin to spend less money; this in turn affects businesses as they begin to experience a decrease in sales.

Manufacturing and Service industry both play essential role in boosting the social and economic development. A vibrant manufacturing and service base leads to more research and development, innovation, productivity, exports, and middle-class jobs. Furthermore, manufacturing and service help to raise living standards more than any other sector. The PMI plays an important role in helping financial market participants in making decision.

Vietnam’s economy would likely shine in 3Q22 with impressive GDP growth and well-controlled inflation under the ongoing recovery. In our opinion, trade activities would slow down in the third quarter while favorable domestic consumption would be the primary pillar for economic growth. Therefore, we predict real GDP to grow by 12.16% in 3Q22.

The Philadelphia Manufacturing index (Philly Fed report) gives a detailed look at the manufacturing sector, how busy it is and where things are headed. Since manufacturing is a major sector of the economy, the Philly Fed report has a big influence on market behavior. Some of the Philly Fed sub-indexes also provide insight on commodity prices and other clues on inflation. That is the reason why Fed is watching this indicator to find the best monetary policy.