31 Mar 2025 Financial Markets The Baht weakened while the SET dropped over-week คะแนนเฉลี่ย คะแนนเฉลี่ย 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star The Thai stock market tumbled at the end of the week amid concerns about the impact of trade wars; the Stock Exchange of Thailand suspended all trading activities for the afternoon session on Friday due to the powerful earthquake. The SET moved within a narrow range almost throughout the week. Initially, it was boosted by the news that US may soften its reciprocal tariffs which soothed investor worried about trade wars. The SET was also boosted by the purchases of individual stocks, particularly those of a major energy company and a major retail company due to stock repurchase plan, plus a major electronics producer. The gains, however, were capped as investors remained concerned about uncertainties surrounding trade wars. However, after President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on car imports to US effective on April 2, investors were concerned about the escalation of trade wars, thus adopting a risk-off mode. The trading volume during the week was relatively thin, especially on Friday after a strong earthquake struck Thailand, causing the Stock Exchange of Thailand to suspend all trading activities for the afternoon session. Nonetheless, banking stocks outperformed other sectors, as boosted by purchases ahead of dividend payments and release of 1Q-2025 performance results.On Friday, March 28, 2025, the SET closed at 1,175.45 points, down 0.94% over-week. The average daily trading value was THB25,147.89 million, down 40.04% over-week. The mai closed at 242.90 points, down 1.49% over-week. March 31 – April 1, 2025, KSecurities expects the SET to have support at 1,165 and 1,155 points, but resistance at 1,185 and 1,200 points, respectively. KResearch advises investors to watch key factors, including Thailand’s March Inflation, trade conflicts between US and its trading partners, and foreign fund flows. The US economic data that warrant close monitoring include March Manufacturing and Services ISM/PMI, ADP Employment Report, Non-farm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate, plus Weekly Jobless Claims. Close attention must also be paid to March Manufacturing and Services PMI of Japan, China and Eurozone, Eurozone’s March CPI (Flash) and February PPI, plus Japan’s February Industrial Production. 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