2 Nov 2026 Financial Markets The Baht rose while the SET closed lower for the third consecutive week คะแนนเฉลี่ย คะแนนเฉลี่ย 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star The Thai stock market fell sharply from the previous week, hitting its lowest level in more than five months towards the end of the week.The SET Index briefly rose early in the week, supported by continued buying in banking and tourism stocks, before declining for the remainder of the week. The market came under pressure from electronic components and petrochemical stocks after major listed companies in these sectors reported weaker-than-expected 3Q-2026 earnings. Selling pressure on refinery stocks, amid concerns over their earnings outlook following the government's announcement of a new fuel-pricing formula, also weighed on the Thai stock market.The SET Index extended its decline towards the end of the week, hitting a five-and-a-half-month low of 1,511.58 points. Investors reduced their risk exposure ahead of next week's US midterm election results, while also monitoring developments in the Middle East following the election. Selling was broad-based across several sectors, led by electronic components stocks in line with declines in overseas technology shares after major US technology companies reported weaker-than-expected earnings. On Friday, October 30, 2026, the SET closed at 1,518.59 points, down 2.82 percent over-week. The average daily trading value was THB67,721.70 million, up 4.27 percent over-week. The mai closed at 214.08 points, down 2.56 percent over-week. During November 2-6, 2026, KSecurities expects the SET to have support at 1,515 and 1,500 points, but resistance at 1,530 and 1,550 points, respectively. KResearch advises investors to watch key factors, including US midterm elections (November 3), Thailand's October CPI, 3Q-2026 performance results of Thai listed companies, developments in the Middle East, and foreign capital flows. US economic data that warrants close monitoring includes October Manufacturing/Services PMI/ISM, Non-farm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate, plus weekly jobless claims. Other important overseas economic indicators to monitor include October Manufacturing/Services PMI of Eurozone, UK, China and Japan, plus Eurozone's October CPI (Flash) and September PPI. View full article Login / Register Or Enter the code from the poll Annotation This research paper is published for general public. It is made up of various sources. Trustworthy, but the company can not authenticate. reliability The information may be changed at any time without prior notice. Data users need to be careful about the use of information. The Company will not be liable to any user or person for any damages arising from such use. The information in this report does not constitute an offer. Or advice on business decisions Anyhow. Financial Markets SET Index Related Analysis View all 26 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht weakened slightly, while the SET closed at near last week’s level.” The Baht fell slightly against the US Dollar. The Baht briefly rose early in the week as the US dollar tumbled on a weak US New Home Sales report and falling US bond yields. However, the Baht reversed those gains and weakened later on the Fed Chairman’s viewpoint toward US overall economic and inflation outlooks that reinforced expectations of further US monetary tightening. However, the Dollar’s upside gains were capped later after the Fed Chairman said that there was yet to be seen any clear picture toward wage increases in the US. In addition, concern toward US trade protectionism weighed on the US Dollar sentiment. ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 19 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht weakened, while the SET rebounded to over 1,800 points after some sell-offs.” The Baht weakened against the US Dollar. The Baht fell to mid week amid the US Dollar short-covering ahead of the release of the latest FOMC minutes. The US dollar also gained on the US rate-hike outlook and rising US bond yields. However, the Baht pared some losses somewhat later in the week on investors’ position adjustments. ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 12 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht bounced back to over a 4-year high, and the SET rose over 1,800 points.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 5 Feb 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht weakened as the SET faced foreign investor sell-offs throughout the week.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 29 Jan 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht traded in a narrow range, while the SET followed foreign factors.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB 22 Jan 2018 Financial Markets “The Baht hit an over 4-year high, while the SET improved late in the week.” ... Read more 0 KB 0 KB View all