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%.
