Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,306.26 points, increased 3.35 points or 0.26%, with a trading value of THB 29.42 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market saw volatile movement and light trading volume, as the market still lacks new catalysts. Investors are focusing on the earnings reports of listed companies to assess near-term EPS trends.
Looking ahead, the index is expected to trade sideways tomorrow. This week, attention will be on the release of U.S. CPI data, while domestically, traders are monitoring the flood situation and the government’s economic stimulus measures.
Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Thailand’s Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary, said the Data Bureau is accelerating efforts to integrate data and legal frameworks among regulators overseeing assets like cryptocurrency and gold, aiming to close legal loopholes and prevent scams.
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on fresh allegations of abuse of power and conspiring to assist an enemy state, following his brief imposition of martial law last year.
Minutes from the Bank of Japan’s latest board meeting suggest that an interest rate increase could take place as early as December, in line with widespread market expectations, as several board members indicated that the conditions for further policy normalization have nearly been met.
U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, asserting that implementing tariffs on foreign imports could result in a “dividend” of $2,000 or more per individual. According to Trump, this payout would exclude high-income earners.
Democrats and Republicans in the Senate have brokered an agreement to reopen the U.S. federal government, Fox News reported, potentially ending a shutdown that has persisted since October 1.
Senate Republican leaders introduced a three-bill “minibus” spending package Sunday in a renewed bid to restart government operations.
