SET INDEX closed -0.10 points as the market worried about the central bank chief's approach.

Thailand stocks down -0.10 points Thailand stocks are trading in a narrow range today, according to analysts. According to stock markets around the world, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Mr. The key issue investors will be looking at is the clarity of interest rate cuts, including Jerome Powell's report, particularly whether the dot plot will change or not. Rate tomorrow's investment structure as support at 1,375 points and resistance at 1,400 points.

The Thailand stock market closed for trading on March 18, 2024, the market decreased by -0.10 points or -0.01% to close at 1,385.94 points, with a trade value of 37,382.75 million baht, today the overall stock trading index changes within a narrow range. It rose to a high of 1,393.46 points during the day and fell to a low of 1,385.01 points in the opposite direction.

Securities that changed today increased by 198 securities, remained unchanged by 170 securities and decreased by 288 securities.

Based on the trading volume categorized by investor group, it was found that institutional investors had a net purchase of +746.10 million baht and securities institutional accounts had a net purchase of over +56.39 million baht, on the other hand, it was found that foreign investors netted a net purchase of -297.94 million baht and domestic investors a net purchase of -504.55 million baht. have sold

In respect of bonds with high trading value, 5 bonds
1.CPALL trade value 2,013.92 million baht, closed at 56.25 baht, price unchanged.
2.PTT traded at 1,449.09 million baht, closing at 34.25 baht, down 0.50 baht.
3.KBANK traded at 1,296.44 million baht, closing at 124.00 baht, down 1.00 baht.
4.SCB traded at 1,139.55 million baht, closing at 114.50 baht, an increase of 0.50 baht.
5.AOT traded value of 1,029.77 million baht, closed at 66.00 baht, down 0.50 baht.

For the SET100 index, the five rankings with the most favorable price increases are:
1.BH closed at 231.00 baht, up 4.00 baht or 1.76%.
2.ADVANC closed at 209.00 baht, up 3.00 baht or 1.46%.
3.DELTA increased by 1.75 baht or 2.63% to 68.25 baht.
4.CRC closed at 37.25 baht, up 1.00 baht or 2.76%.
5.BBL was at 139.00 baht, up 1.00 baht or 0.72%.

For the SET100 index, the five indexes with the biggest price declines are:
1.SCC closed at 268.00 baht, down 2.00 baht or 0.74%.
2.SAPPE was down 1.75 baht or 1.83% at 93.75 baht.
3.EGCO closed at 115.00 baht, down 1.50 baht or 1.29%.
4.THG(X) closed at 43.00 baht, down 1.00 baht or 2.27%.
5.BCP was down 1.00 baht or 2.25% to close at 43.50 baht.

While the SET100 index gained 1.36 points or 0.07% to end at 1,880.10 points, the SET50 index gained 1.59 points or 0.19% to end at 848.72 points and the mai market index ended 417.52 points or lower – 417.52 points. -0.29%

Director of Securities Analysis at Phai Securities Mr. Wathan Jitsomnuk, Thailand's stock market was seen to fluctuate within a narrow range today. Investors are awaiting a statement from the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman on the clarity of interest rate cuts, including whether the dot plot will change or not, in line with stock markets around the world. The results will be out this Thursday morning. In the country, we are waiting to follow the draft consideration. Annual Budget Act 2024, Agenda 2-3 on March 20-22.

“Tomorrow's trend is that the market is still expected to fluctuate within a narrow range. It will not go up or down much. Investors should follow the U.S. Real Estate Entrepreneur Confidence Index (NAHB Housing Market Index) in March, which is expected to increase to 49 compared to 48 in February, supporting 1,375 points and tax resistance is rated at 1,400 points” Mr. Vathan concluded.