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SET flirts with 1,600, poised to break barrier next week

The SET index yesterday rose to within a hair of 1,600 points due to numerous external factors, although domestic news will likely drive the gauge next week.

Stock markets across Asia traded actively amid signs of a US economic recovery.

The SET shot to a peak of 1,599.89 points in midday trade before dipping to close at 1,598.13, up by 0.7%, in heavy trade worth 76.8 billion baht.

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