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SET Index week ahead: Thai stocks brace for oil shock, dividends and a short trading week

SET Index week ahead: Thai stocks brace for oil shock, dividends and a short trading week

Thailand’s SET Index closed Friday at 1,528.26, down 0.35%, with turnover at 104.31 billion baht. Oil and travel stocks drew attention after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The market is closed March 3, with volatility expected when trading resumes. The baht traded at 31.0580 per U.S. dollar, little changed from the previous day.
Thailand’s SET Index jumps 3% for the week — rate-cut shock fades, CPI looms next

Thailand’s SET Index jumps 3% for the week — rate-cut shock fades, CPI looms next

The SET Index closed Friday down 0.35% at 1,528.26 but gained 3.3% for the week after a surprise Bank of Thailand rate cut to 1.00%. Friday’s trading saw 104.31 billion baht in turnover, with foreign investors net buyers. The baht strengthened 0.4% to 31.02 per U.S. dollar. Advanced Info Service fell 5.94% while KBANK rose 1.26%.
Internet Access in Bangkok, Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide

Internet Access in Bangkok, Thailand: A Comprehensive Guide

Thailand ranked 13th globally for fixed broadband speeds in early 2025, averaging 237 Mbps, driven by Bangkok’s dense fiber network and data centers. AIS Fibre acquired 3BB in late 2023, while TrueMove H and DTAC merged to form True Corporation, expanding 5G and fiber coverage. Public Wi‑Fi is widely available, and 4G/5G speeds in central Bangkok typically reach 100 Mbps. Starlink is not legally available; OneWeb has been approved for satellite service.
Internet Access in Phuket: A Tourist-Focused Overview

Internet Access in Phuket: A Tourist-Focused Overview

AIS reported in mid-2024 that its 5G network covers 95% of Thailand’s population, including Phuket. Fiber-to-the-home with speeds up to 1 Gbps is widely available, with some plans reaching 2 Gbps. Patong City offers free citywide Wi‑Fi, and public hotspots operate in major tourist areas. Starlink is not yet available to consumers in Thailand as of early 2025.
Thailand’s High-Speed Internet Revolution: 5G, Fiber, and the Battle to Bridge the Digital Divide

Thailand’s High-Speed Internet Revolution: 5G, Fiber, and the Battle to Bridge the Digital Divide

Thailand’s fixed broadband speed ranked 11th globally by January 2024, up from 34th in 2018. AIS became the largest fixed broadband provider after acquiring 3BB in late 2023, reaching 4.7 million subscribers. By mid-2024, 5G coverage reached 95% of the population. Starlink remains unavailable due to regulatory issues, with 134 dishes seized in May 2023.

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  • Palantir Stock Drops After Michael Burry Critiques Company Amidst Anthropic Growth
    April 9, 2026, 2:27 PM EDT. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) shares dropped nearly 7% after investor Michael Burry, known for 'The Big Short', criticized the company, claiming AI startup Anthropic is 'eating Palantir's lunch.' Burry highlighted Anthropic's rapid surge in annual recurring revenue from $9 billion to $30 billion as evidence that businesses favor simpler, cheaper AI solutions. He reiterated his bearish stance on Palantir, describing it as a low-margin consulting business reliant on on-site staff deployments. Anthropic, by contrast, offers a plug-and-play AI API that firms can integrate instantly. This shift toward direct AI provider relationships raises concerns about Palantir's lack of proprietary AI technology. Recent geopolitical tensions, including a Pentagon ban on Anthropic's AI, further complicated Palantir's positioning after the company was ordered to remove Anthropic's AI from key platforms.

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Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

Bitcoin Price Today: Why BTC Is Stuck Between Ceasefire Relief and ETF Doubts

9 April 2026
Bitcoin traded near $72,000 Thursday, up 0.3%, after earlier slipping on renewed Middle East tensions. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $471.4 million in inflows April 6 but $93.9 million in outflows April 8, as Morgan Stanley’s new MSBT fund debuted with $30.6 million. Ether fell 0.9% to $2,210.56. Bitcoin remains 43% below its October 2025 record high.
Silver Price Today Jumps Toward $76 as Dollar Slides and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Silver Price Today Jumps Toward $76 as Dollar Slides and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

9 April 2026
Spot silver jumped 2.9% to $76.24 an ounce Thursday, extending gains after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and a weaker dollar. Gold rose 1.63% to $4,793.07. Analysts warned the truce remains fragile, with markets watching for March U.S. inflation data due Friday. Oil fell below $100 but tensions persisted in the Middle East.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps as Dollar Slips and Fragile Iran Truce Keeps CPI in Focus

9 April 2026
Spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,789.67 an ounce by 1:30 p.m. ET Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened and Treasury yields slipped. U.S. gold futures settled 0.9% higher at $4,818.00. Traders watched a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran and awaited Friday’s U.S. inflation data. March saw gold’s steepest monthly drop since 2008, according to China’s central bank.
Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Climbs as Oil Retreats, but Inflation Risk Keeps Wall Street Wary

9 April 2026
The Dow Jones rose 247.66 points to 48,155.97 by midday Thursday, following a surge linked to signs of Middle East de-escalation and Israeli plans for peace talks with Lebanon. Oil prices fell over $4 a barrel after Netanyahu’s remarks, but remain 40% above pre-conflict levels. Amazon climbed 4.3% on strong AI revenue. Traders now see only a 30% chance of a Fed rate cut by year-end, down from 56%.
US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

9 April 2026
The Dow rose 337 points, or 0.7%, by 1 p.m. Thursday as oil prices retreated after Israel announced direct talks with Lebanon and hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire steadied markets. Amazon shares climbed on news its AWS AI services topped $15 billion in annualized revenue. The Fed signaled possible rate hikes if inflation persists. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply reduced.
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