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30 Jan 2023

Financial Markets

The Baht moved within a narrow range before weakening at the end of the week while the SET rose over-week.

The Baht moved within a narrow range before weakening at the end of the week while the SET rose over-week.... Read more

21 Nov 2022

Financial Markets

The Baht was volatile while the SET closed near last week’s level

The Baht was volatile while the SET closed near last week’s level... Read more

5 Nov 2021

Financial Markets

The Baht and SET index fluctuated throughout the week

The Baht weakened against the US dollar during the first week of November. The Baht moved in line with foreign fund flows into the Thai stock and bond markets ahead of the FOMC meeting. However, it weakened later along other regional currencies, as the US dollar rebounded on strong US labor market r... Read more

29 Oct 2021

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened, while the SET dropped along with regional stock markets

The Baht moved in a volatile range but strengthened against the US Dollar. The Baht rose early in the week in line with net foreign bond buying orders, while the US Dollar lacked momentum after the US treasury yield slipped below 1.60%. However, the Baht weakened briefly around midweek in line with ... Read more

21 Oct 2021

Financial Markets

The Baht traded in a narrow range while the SET rebounded before holidays

The Baht moved within a tight range but weakened slightly against the US dollar. The Baht fell on USD buying orders from importers, while the US dollar gained on the rising US treasury yields. The 10-year US bond yield hit a 5-month high of 1.67%. However, the Baht’s losses were capped somewhat by n... Read more

19 Oct 2021

Financial Markets

The Baht strengthened on Thailand’s reopening plan, while the SET dropped before the release of listed companies’ performance results

The Baht resumed the appreciation trend. It hit its highest level in 3 weeks ofTHB33.16/USD, supported by news that the Thai government would continue its reopening plan, plus net foreign stock and bond buying orders. Meanwhile, the US Dollar weakened in line with the decline in 10-year US treasury ... Read more

8 Oct 2021

Financial Markets

The Baht weakened while the SET surged in line with other stock markets

The Baht hit a new 4-year low of THB33.99/USD during the week of Oct 4-8. The Baht fell in line with other regional currencies, as the US dollar rose along with US treasury yields, boosted by stronger-than-expected US ISM Services Index, ADP employment and Jobless Claims reports. The US dollar also ... Read more