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Recovery of cyclical consumer stocks hinges on travel restart

Analysts' picks include Koufu, Delfi, ThaiBev, Straco and supermarket operators; there is less optimism over tourist-reliant plays such as Jumbo

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Published Wed, Apr 21, 2021 · 09:50 PM

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    DESPITE expectations of rising inflation and stronger economic growth, analysts remain mixed about the prospects for consumer stocks given that international borders remain largely shut.

    The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic had been uneven across consumer stocks, with supermarket players being among the biggest beneficiaries while cyclicals such as those in the food and beverage (F&B) and entertainment sectors had taken a beating amid measures to contain the virus.

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