Bangkok Post
Mideast conflicts, Europe unrest affect local investor sentiment
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Escalating conflicts in the Middle East and spreading political unrest across Europe are weighing on global investment sentiment, leaving Thailand's stock market vulnerable to further volatility in the near term, according to Globlex Securities.
Key facts
- Wilasinee Boonmasungsong, research director at Globlex, expects the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to move between 1,530 and 1,580 points this week, with the domestic market likely to track weakness in overseas equities.
- Escalating conflicts in the Middle East and spreading political unrest across Europe are weighing on global investment sentiment, leaving Thailand's stock market vulnerable to further volatility in the near term, according to Globlex
- Meanwhile, the SET expects initial public offerings to regain momentum in 2027 following the IMF-World Bank meetings, supported by fundraising plans involving large companies and funds worth more than 50 billion baht.
- The Transport Ministry is scheduled to seek cabinet approval for a 5.8-billion-baht central budget allocation to extend the electric train scheme offering fares of 17-45 baht, including a 40-baht all-day fare on the Red and Purple lines,
Summary
Wilasinee Boonmasungsong, research director at Globlex, expects the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to move between 1,530 and 1,580 points this week, with the domestic market likely to track weakness in overseas equities.
Geopolitical tensions have intensified following increased Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, prompting the US State Department to order non-essential personnel and their families to leave the area.