Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,262.67 points, increased 9.28 points or 0.74% with a trading value of THB 39.90 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market extended gain along with the foreign markets after the Federal Reserve’s governor signaled a rate cutting trend, bolstering stocks that benefited from low interest rate such as power plant, finance, and major stocks.
The analyst expects the Thai market to trade sideways tomorrow. For this week, the analyst recommends investors closely monitor domestic politics, and the U.S. 2Q25 inflation and GDP.
The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, issued a report regarding international trading in July as Thailand exported products worth a total of USD 28.58 billion, an increase of 11% which surpassed the expectation of 9.6 – 10%, and imported products worth a total of USD 28.25 billion. As a result, the nation had a trade surplus of about USD 322 million in July.
Cambodia’s parliament passed a bill that allows the authority to revoke the citizenship of anyone found guilty of conspiring with foreign nations or trying to undermine the nation’s interest.
The Trump Administration is launching a probe into imported furniture that could pave the way for tariffs on a wide array of goods. President Donald Trump announced the move last Friday, indicating it could mark the revival of American furniture manufacturing in states such as North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan.
Chinese equities kicked off the week on a strong note, with the Shanghai Composite gaining 1.5% to climb above 3,883, setting a new decade high, and the Shenzhen Composite advancing 1.8% to 2,436. Monday’s turnover reached 88.55 billion yuan, marking the most active trading session since November 2024, as investor confidence continues to rally. Meanwhile, turnover nearly reached 2 trillion yuan.
In a major show of confidence, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has extended THB 22 billion in “The Forestias” project financing, recognizing MQDC’s potential to set world-class standards in real estate and lead innovation in sustainable living.
