Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,259.25 points, decreased 5.52 points or 0.44%, with a trading value of THB 17.26 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market traded within a limited range, with thin volume as typical of long holidays. Nonetheless, volatility in individual stocks has declined from yesterday, with pressure seen in DELTA and THAI.
For next week, the analyst expects the Thai market to trade sideways with thin volume.
Thailand’s central bank announced that a government-backed loan guarantee program is projected to generate THB 100 billion in new credit over the coming one to two years, as authorities strive to bolster support for the country’s small and medium-sized businesses.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology anticipates output from large industrial companies to rise by 5.9% in 2025 compared with the previous year. The projection marks a modest acceleration from the 5.8% growth recorded in 2024 but falls short of the 6% expansion observed during the first eleven months of 2025.
Japan’s government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, authorized a historic JPY 122.3 trillion budget for the coming fiscal year, marking the largest ever and reflecting efforts to balance stimulus ambitions with caution over swelling debt levels.
The United States carried out an airstrike on Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, following a request from the Nigerian government. Officials stated that the operation targeted militants responsible for attacks on Christian communities in the region.
