Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,311.64 points, decreased 5.92 points or 0.45%, with a trading value of THB 72.72 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market pared gains after having sharply surged, bringing the market into a period of consolidation. There was selling pressure from TRUE and profit-taking action in other stocks, while the market still lacked supporting factors.
The analyst expects the Thai market to trade sideways tomorrow.
Japan reported a slower-than-expected increase in exports for December 2025, expanding just 5.1% compared to the previous year. Weaker demand from the United States weighed on the headline figure, falling short of market forecasts and signaling ongoing challenges for Japan’s export sector.
South Korea enacted a law supervising artificial intelligence use, establishing the world’s first nationwide regulatory structure for the sector. The new framework introduces rules specifically designed to address misinformation and potential risks associated with AI, with implications for both domestic and international companies operating in the country.
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on plans to use tariffs as leverage in negotiations with Denmark over Greenland, signaling a willingness to pursue a diplomatic solution. The change followed weeks of combative rhetoric that unsettled financial markets and strained U.S. relations with European allies.
JPMorgan Chase head Jamie Dimon reiterated his caution on Wednesday that Trump’s plan to impose a temporary 10% ceiling on credit card interest rates could have severe economic repercussions. He argued that instituting the cap would significantly restrict credit access, potentially affecting up to 80% of Americans who depend on credit cards as a financial fallback.
