The SET closed today at 1,689.81 points, down 4.47 points (-0.26%), with a trading value of 107,131.20 million baht. The Thai stock market slumped today after the US leader announced he would stand beside Ukraine and may increase sanctions on Russia. While the military continued to attack Ukraine. Resulting in stocks around the world Panic including the Thai stock market But the energy group still helps to maintain it to some extent. But the stock market is still uncertain Ukrainian situation. and the Fed meeting Tomorrow’s trend may rest or weaken. But keep the support at 1,675 points, resistance at 1,700 points.
stock market Close today at 1,689.81 points, down 4.47 points (-0.26%), trading value 107,131.20 million baht.
stock trading today The SET index swung in positive territory in the early morning after adjusting in negative territory. The index hit a high of 1,699.58 and a low of 1,684.53.
As for securities that change today, up 559 shares, down 1,333 shares and remain unchanged 450 shares.
Narongdej Chantarapaisan, Assistant Director of Securities Analysis at AIRA Securities, said that the Thai stock market today fluctuated as stocks around the world are worried about the Russian-Ukrainian situation after President Joe Biden announced his side with Ukraine. Even if it is not a military aid But it may increase sanctions on Russia. As Russia continues to attack Ukraine Causing global stock markets to panic. At the same time, US government bond yields (Bond Yield) fell after money flows into safe-haven assets, a negative sentiment on risky assets and the Thai stock market.
Over the next few days, markets are expected to pay attention to statements from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to the House Monetary Committee on March 2. Will make a statement to the Senate Banking Committee on March 3, including following the Fed meeting. There is a chance that the Fed will take into account the pressure on Russia and Ukraine in raising interest rates as the market had previously expected to be in the range of 0.25-0.50%.
on the uncertainty of the situation between Russia and Ukraine and the Fed meeting However, the SET was weaker than other markets as oil prices boosted buying momentum in the energy sector, led by PTTEP , BANPU, but negative sentiment caused the market outlook to fluctuate. one sideway-sideway down
tomorrow’s trend Markets watch Fed chairman’s statement and the situation in Ukraine It is expected that the market will rest and may weaken to test this week’s support level at 1660-1670 points, but still allow tomorrow’s support at 1,675 points. Resistance 1,700 points.
Securities with the highest trading value 5 securities
PTTEP trading value 8,955.05 million baht, closed at 149.50 baht, an increase of 12.00 baht.
BANPU, trading value 7,090.56 million baht, closed at 12.10 baht, an increase of 0.80 baht.
KBANK trading value 4,623.17 million baht, closing at 160.50 baht, a decrease of 2.50 baht.
PTT trading value 4,010.18 million baht, closed at 39.75 baht, an increase of 0.75 baht.
BBL trading value 3,528.07 million baht, closing at 134.50 baht, a decrease of 2.50 baht.