Thai stocks closed down 30.48 points on concerns about high US interest rates and Middle East tensions.

On October 26, 2566, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index closed at 1,371.22 points, down 30.48 points (-2.17%), trading value 45,690.17 million baht.

Miss Chutikarn Santimethvirun Senior Manager, Securities Analysis Department, Phillip Securities (Thailand) said Thai stocks today Adjusted down more than 30 points, responding to pressure both outside the country and within the country.

Concerned that US interest rates will remain high for a long time. After new home sales came out much better than analysts expected. This makes it a supporting factor for the 10-year government bond yield (Bond Yield) of the United States to increase. Including Thai bonds.

At the same time, the situation in the Middle East has become more tense. As a result, the price of crude oil increased.

partDomestic factors The government has announced criteria for distributing digital wallets in three ways, limiting the rights of the rich. But we still have to wait for clarity on what conclusions will be drawn. This factor has had a negative effect on shares of the Spending group, along with foreign capital (fund flow) continuing to flow out. After the baht returned to depreciate

Tomorrow's trend (27 Oct.) Phillip Securities expects the Thai stock market to rebound technically. and with negative factors Still giving weight based on the downward direction. Recommended to follow the release of the US 3rd quarter GDP figures tonight. The market expects it to be at 4.5%. If it comes out well, it will support the strong US economy. and encourage the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to raise interest rates.

Including the monetary policy meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB), the market expects interest rates to remain stable. But if the interest rate is increased It will create additional pressure on the market.

sideInvestment strategy Recommend individual stocks with unique factors Or speculate on 3Q66 results that are expected to be good. Including choosing to accumulate stocks that have good fundamentals, are cheap or have inexpensive valuations and have dividends, which will help reduce the downside somewhat.

The first support level is set at 1,360 points and the next support level is 1,350 points. The resistance level is set at 1,385 points.

5 securities with the highest trading value 5

• SCB trading value 2,944.16 million baht, closed at 97.25 baht, decreased 1.00 baht.
• KBANK trading value 2,474.73 million baht, closing at 129.50 baht, down 3.50 baht.
• DELTA Trading value 2,463.25 million baht, closed at 72.25 baht, down 8.50 baht
• PTT trading value 2,007.49 million baht, closed at 32.75 baht, price unchanged.
• BBL trading value 1,663.40 million baht, closed at 158.00 baht, decreased 3.50 baht.

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