Thai Stock Market Outlook: Closed positive at 9.71 points, rebounded better than the region, on hopes that the government will stimulate the economy – the Monetary Policy Committee will keep interest rates on hold as expected.

Infoquest News Agency (August 21, 2024)

The stock market closed today at 1,337.83 points, up 9.71 points (+0.73%), with a turnover of 41,315.66 million baht, indicating that the Thai stock market rose better than the rest of the region today. Mainly, there is still support from the easing political situation in the country, with economic stimulus measures expected to be released quickly. As for the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, interest rates were maintained as expected, which supported banking stocks. The uptrend is expected to continue tomorrow after closing above the 1,332 level, providing support at 1,330-1,332 points and resistance at 1,345 points.

The stock exchange closed today at 1,337.83 points, up 9.71 points (+0.73%), with a trading value of 41,315.66 million baht.

Stocks traded today and the index improved better than the region. The highest point was 1339.61 points and the lowest point was 1327.12 points.

As for securities, today's change increased by 344 papers, decreased by 150 papers, and remained unchanged by 166 papers.

Mr. Wirawat Wirojphoka, Senior Director of Securities Analysis Department, FSS International Co., Ltd. said that the Thai stock market rose better than the Asian stock market today. This was supported by the domestic policy resolution, giving investors hope for measures to stimulate the economy in the coming period after the appointment of a new prime minister. Meanwhile, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting results voted unanimously by 6-1 to maintain the interest rate at 2.50% per annum, as expected by the market. This has a positive impact on commercial bank stocks.

Market Trends Tomorrow Still able to continue the rally after closing above 1332 points, which supports a more positive view. The group of stocks is expected to have a chance to rise to 1360-1380 points in the medium term. The (Fed) meeting tonight and the statement of Mr. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at his meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday (August 23) to look for signs that the Fed may cut interest rates.

Support 1,330-1,332 points and resistance 1,345 points.

The securities with the highest trading value are 5 securities.

BDMS's trading value reached 2,339.66 million baht, closing at 28.00 baht, up 0.75 baht.

Gulf shares closed at 49.75 baht, up 1.25 baht, with a trading value of 1,817.93 million baht.

CPALL's trading value reached 1,695.28 million baht, closing at 59.25 baht, up 0.25 baht.

AOT trading value reached 1,456.92 million baht, closing at 59.25 baht, up 1.00 baht.

EA's trading value reached 1,392.09 million baht, closing at 5.95 baht, up 0.85 baht.

Written by Phacharathorn Phumikham/Sasithorn Simaporn