Equity Monthly Strategy : Road to Recovery amid Persistent Uncertainty
-August 2026-
Global Highlight: Global growth remained resilient despite severe shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, although prolonged supply constraints continue to pose upside risks to energy prices and inflation. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy expanded by 1.5% QoQ in 2Q26, while easing inflation and a resilient labor market reinforced expectations of a higher for longer Fed policy stance. A sustained reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would help ease energy market risks, support disinflation, and improve the global economic outlook.
Indonesia Highlight: Bank Indonesia maintained the BI Rate at 5.75% while strengthening macroprudential and liquidity measures to support domestic demand and preserve Rupiah stability amid persistent external pressures. Inflation eased to 2.88% YoY in July 2026, supported by lower volatile food prices, although the Rupiah remained under pressure, consumer spending softened, and Indonesia recorded a trade deficit as imports outpaced exports. Meanwhile, manufacturing activity returned to expansion territory, but downside risks from El Nino, weaker household consumption, and global uncertainty continue to weigh on the domestic economic outlook.
IHSG View: Global equity markets remained volatile in July 2026 amid AI valuation concerns, escalating U.S.–Iran geopolitical tensions, higher crude oil prices, and uncertainty over the Fed's policy outlook. Domestically, the JCI rebounded 10.51% MoM, supported by Indonesia's sovereign rating reaffirmation, improving market sentiment, easing oil prices, and attractive valuations following the prolonged correction. Going forward, investors will focus on the Bank Indonesia leadership transition, upcoming U.S. economic data, the Fed's September decision, and APBN 2027 discussions, while we maintain our 2026 JCI target across all scenarios.
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