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All news related to the Stock Exchange of Thailand
All news related to the Stock Exchange of Thailand
As the Thai stock market has recovered rapidly over the past month in light of the improving economic picture, there are still some risk factors for shares in 2023 that investors should be aware of, analysts warn.
Since the beginning of the year, the global investment outlook has been developing based on what economists and investors have projected:
RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for their fifth straight week of gains as China's reopening and data highlighting a resilient US economy boosted investor sentiment.
RECAP: Asian markets mostly rose again yesterday on optimism about the impact of China reopening on regional corporate performance, while the dollar remained under pressure after data showed a further slowdown in US inflation.
After moving sideways for most of December, the Stock Exchange of Thailand ended 2022 at 1,668.66 points, up just 0.7% year-on-year from 1,657.62 at the end of 2021. Despite the subdued holiday trading mood, the market shot up for eight trading days in a row to close out the year.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has revamped its securities trading rules to suit current business conditions and support new trading systems.
RECAP: Asian equities advanced on Friday amid hopes for China's emergence from the pandemic and an economic lift from renewed travel from the mainland.
We expect the SET Index to drift sideways up in January although earnings speculation may come into play, as will the looming dissolution of Parliament by March or earlier to make way for the election.
Analysts are bullish on the Thai stock market's prospects in 2023 after China announced the country's reopening in January, while cryptocurrency is likely to remain volatile in the first six months, perhaps improving in the latter half when inflation eases.
Asia's emerging stock markets are anticipated to be a better investment alternative next year because of inexpensive prices and economic recovery, while the US markets will face high volatility as a result of slow economic growth, say senior analysts.