Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,441.53 points, increased 29.83 points or 2.11%, with a trading value of THB 78.41 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market was bolstered by positive sentiment from continued fund inflows in response to the prospect of a stable political situation.
Meanwhile, global markets have shifted from tech stocks toward the so-called ‘Old Economy’ equities.
The analyst has warned of a potential profit-taking action at the 1,450 points after the SET Index has sharply surged, while recommending investors closely monitor listed companies’ 4Q25 earnings reports and the U.S. labor figures.
Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand, refuted the claim by foreign news outlets that the kingdom is “the Sick Man of Asia.” He highlighted fiscal discipline derived from debt payment priority and emerging political stability from his party’s decisive victory in the 2026 general election.
The Pentagon is preparing to dispatch a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, signaling a deepening standoff between the United States and Iran. Although President Donald Trump has not yet given the final authorization, U.S. defense officials indicate that a formal order could be issued in the near term.
The United Kingdom recorded minimal economic growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The service sector, which was usually the key driving force behind Britain’s economy, failed to deliver growth during this period, with manufacturing output providing the primary boost to economic activity instead.
