Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>Moody’s has revised Thailand’s credit rating outlook from “Stable” to “Negative,” along with five listed Thai banks — BBL, KBANK, KTB, SCB, and TTB — citing concerns over the potential economic impact of US import tariff hikes.</li><li>KTX views this revision as a long-term pressure factor and anticipates a possible credit rating downgrade from the current Baa1 within the next year, pending greater clarity on tariff implementation.</li><li>While the outlook downgrade presents a near-term headwind for the banking sector, KTX maintains a positive medium- to long-term view and recommends a gradual accumulation of bank stocks. </li></ul>

Moody’s has revised Thailand’s credit rating outlook from “Stable” to “Negative,” along with five listed Thai banks — BBL, KBANK, KTB, SCB, and TTB — citing concerns over the potential economic impact of US import tariff hikes.KTX views this revision as a long-term pressure factor and anticipates a possible credit rating downgrade from the current Baa1 within the next year, pending greater clarity on tariff implementation.While the outlook downgrade presents a near-term headwind for the banking sector, KTX maintains a positive medium- to long-term view and recommends a gradual accumulation of bank stocks. 

Economic Update: Moody’s Downgrades Thailand’s Outlook to “Negative”

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support at 1,120/1,110 points and the resistance at 1,135 points (10-day EMA)/1,136/1,146 points.</li><li>In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend within the 960-1,200-point range, seeking a bottoming-out signal.</li><li>In the short term, there is potential for a continued rebound, with a target of 1,162 points, which could mark a shift in trend from the previous downtrend pattern (new lows followed by rebounds) to a base-building phase for a new upward cycle (possibly forming a double bottom or W-shape). </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support at 1,120/1,110 points and the resistance at 1,135 points (10-day EMA)/1,136/1,146 points.In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend within the 960-1,200-point range, seeking a bottoming-out signal.In the short term, there is potential for a continued rebound, with a target of 1,162 points, which could mark a shift in trend from the previous downtrend pattern (new lows followed by rebounds) to a base-building phase for a new upward cycle (possibly forming a double bottom or W-shape). 

KTX Zoom - ECB Expected to Cut Interest Rates to Support Growth: April 17, 2025

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to rise, with the resistance levels at 1,135 points (10-day EMA) and 1,146 points, and the support levels at 1,118 and 1,110 points.</li><li>The index is supported by positive news from the US announcing the removal of tariffs on IT products such as smartphones, hard disks, etc., with its trading partners.</li><li>In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend within the range of 960-1,200 points as it seeks a bottoming-out signal. </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to rise, with the resistance levels at 1,135 points (10-day EMA) and 1,146 points, and the support levels at 1,118 and 1,110 points.The index is supported by positive news from the US announcing the removal of tariffs on IT products such as smartphones, hard disks, etc., with its trading partners.In the medium term, the index remains in a downtrend within the range of 960-1,200 points as it seeks a bottoming-out signal. 

KTX Zoom - Keep an Eye on China’s 1Q25 GDP Growth Along with Economic Data

<ul><li>President Trump's announcement to postpone the reciprocal tariff by 90 days sparked a sharp rally in global stock markets.</li><li>The SET surged to 1,146.86 points, gaining 58.68 points, before pulling back due to profit taking ahead of the Songkran holiday.</li><li>Strong buying activities flowed in blue-chip stocks and those previously affected by Trump’s tariff policies, such as AMATA, WHA, DELTA, PTTEP, SCC, GULF and banking stocks. </li></ul>

President Trump's announcement to postpone the reciprocal tariff by 90 days sparked a sharp rally in global stock markets.The SET surged to 1,146.86 points, gaining 58.68 points, before pulling back due to profit taking ahead of the Songkran holiday.Strong buying activities flowed in blue-chip stocks and those previously affected by Trump’s tariff policies, such as AMATA, WHA, DELTA, PTTEP, SCC, GULF and banking stocks. 

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to rise, with the resistance at 1,122/1,137 points and the support at 1,080/1,066 points.</li><li>The medium-term outlook remains bearish, as the index continues to follow a zig-zag downtrend pattern while searching for the bottom.</li><li>The trading range has been revised to 960-1,200 points. </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to rise, with the resistance at 1,122/1,137 points and the support at 1,080/1,066 points.The medium-term outlook remains bearish, as the index continues to follow a zig-zag downtrend pattern while searching for the bottom.The trading range has been revised to 960-1,200 points. 

KTX Zoom: CH and US Inflation - April 10, 2025

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KTX Zoom - ECB Expected to Cut Interest Rates to Support Growth: April 17, 2025

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the support at 1,120/1,110 points and the resistance at 1,135 points (10-day EMA)...

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KTX Zoom - Keep an Eye on China’s 1Q25 GDP Growth Along with Economic Data

Technically, the SET Index is expected to rise, with the resistance levels at 1,135 points (10-day EMA) and 1,146 points, and the support levels at...

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Technical Analysis - APRIL 11, 2025

President Trump's announcement to postpone the reciprocal tariff by 90 days sparked a sharp rally in global stock markets.

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KTX Zoom: CH and US Inflation - April 10, 2025

Technically, the SET Index is expected to rise, with the resistance at 1,122/1,137 points and the support at 1,080/1,066 points.

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