19 Oct 2026 Financial Markets The Baht rose while the SET dropped over-week คะแนนเฉลี่ย คะแนนเฉลี่ย 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star The Thai stock market moved within a narrow range and closed in negative territory ahead of the domestic market holiday.The SET Index moved within a narrow range during the early to mid-week period. Although selling pressure on electronic component stocks, in line with declines in overseas technology stocks, initially weighed on the market, subsequent buying by foreign investors provided support (following several consecutive weeks of net selling). Energy stocks benefiting from higher global oil prices led the gains, while banking stocks gained supported after the first bank to report its 3Q-2026 performance results posted earnings broadly in line with market expectations.However, the SET Index subsequently declined ahead of the domestic market's special public holiday. The decline was also in line with other regional bourses amid concerns over the potential US interest rate hikes after US inflation in September came in higher than expected. In addition, there were reports of ships being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that tensions in the Middle East remain prolonged. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the SET closed at 1,573.01 points, down 0.29 percent over-week. The average daily trading value was THB65,020.76 million, up 3.78 percent over-week. The mai closed at 220.72 points, down 0.68 percent over-week. During October 19-23, 2026, KSecurities expects the SET to have support at 1,555 and 1,540 points, but resistance at 1,590 and 1,605 points, respectively. KResearch advises investors to watch key factors, including 3Q-2026 performance results of Thai listed companies, especially banking sector, developments in the Middle East, and foreign capital flows. US economic data that warrants close monitoring includes September Housing Starts, October Manufacturing and Services PMI (Flash), plus weekly jobless claims. Other important overseas economic indicators to monitor include China's GDP report for 3Q-2026, October LPR and September economic data such as Industrial Production, Retail Sales and Fixed Asset Investment, Japan's September CPI, plus October Manufacturing and Services PMI (Flash) of Japan, UK and Eurozone. 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