Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

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>The SET came under profit-taking pressure and "sell-on-fact" activity after the Fed meeting delivered results in line with expectations.</li><li>In the short term, the index may face further downside as it remains below the 1,300-point level, with selling pressure likely to persist and the baht starting to weaken.</li><li>We expect the index’s downside to remain limited, with the sideways-up trend intact.</li></ul>

The SET came under profit-taking pressure and "sell-on-fact" activity after the Fed meeting delivered results in line with expectations.In the short term, the index may face further downside as it remains below the 1,300-point level, with selling pressure likely to persist and the baht starting to weaken.We expect the index’s downside to remain limited, with the sideways-up trend intact.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 19, 2025

<ul><li>The improved tone in US-China talks is expected to boost market sentiment in Asia and Thailand today.</li><li>Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the Cabinet lineup is now finalized and undergoing qualification checks, with submission for royal endorsement expected this week.</li><li>Bloomberg reported that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Ministry of Finance are considering a tax on gold transactions settled in baht to ease pressure on the currency and curb excessive appreciation.</li></ul>

The improved tone in US-China talks is expected to boost market sentiment in Asia and Thailand today.Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the Cabinet lineup is now finalized and undergoing qualification checks, with submission for royal endorsement expected this week.Bloomberg reported that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the Ministry of Finance are considering a tax on gold transactions settled in baht to ease pressure on the currency and curb excessive appreciation.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 16, 2025

Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Commodities

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<li>U.S. tariffs intensify strain on the petrochemical sector, shielding domestic producers while redirecting Chinese exports into Asia and leaving European firms most exposed.</li>
<li>Trade barriers amplify oversupply pressures, benefiting U.S.-centric petrochemical firms, granting Middle Eastern players new market share, and pushing Chinese exporters into low-margin Asian markets.</li>
<li>Global petrochemicals face a reset, exposing Europe’s vulnerabilities, capping Asian gains, and reinforcing domestic advantages for American producers.</li>
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U.S. tariffs intensify strain on the petrochemical sector, shielding domestic producers while redirecting Chinese exports into Asia and leaving European firms most exposed.
Trade barriers amplify oversupply pressures, benefiting U.S.-centric petrochemical firms, granting Middle Eastern players new market share, and pushing Chinese exporters into low-margin Asian markets.
Global petrochemicals face a reset, exposing Europe’s vulnerabilities, capping Asian gains, and reinforcing domestic advantages for American producers.


U.S. Petrochemical Companies Gain Ground as European Firms Falter in U.S.-China Trade War

<ul><li>Asian bourses advanced, while the SET continued to edge higher on expectations of economic stimulus from the new economic team and steady fund inflows.</li><li>The index has moved closer to the key resistance at 1,284, putting it within testing range and raising the potential for a breakout.</li><li>Nevertheless, we expect the index to maintain its upward momentum toward the 1,300-point level. We recommend selective speculation.</li></ul>

Asian bourses advanced, while the SET continued to edge higher on expectations of economic stimulus from the new economic team and steady fund inflows.The index has moved closer to the key resistance at 1,284, putting it within testing range and raising the potential for a breakout.Nevertheless, we expect the index to maintain its upward momentum toward the 1,300-point level. We recommend selective speculation.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.</li><li>The outlook for 2H25 is positive as the technology sector enters its high season, supported by flagship products and AI-integrated smart devices.</li><li>The baht has continued to strengthen, recently appreciating below 32/USD to around 31.8/USD — its strongest level in three and a half years and the second-best performing Asian currency year-to-date, after the Taiwan dollar.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.The outlook for 2H25 is positive as the technology sector enters its high season, supported by flagship products and AI-integrated smart devices.The baht has continued to strengthen, recently appreciating below 32/USD to around 31.8/USD — its strongest level in three and a half years and the second-best performing Asian currency year-to-date, after the Taiwan dollar.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

Thailand

Indorama Ventures PCL manufactures and distributes polyethylene terephthalate ("PET"), purified terephthalic acid ("PTA") and related products, polyester fibers and yarns, and wool products.

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Indorama Ventures (IVL TB)

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 19, 2025

In the short term, the index may face further downside as it remains below the 1,300-point level, with selling pressure likely to persist and the...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 16, 2025

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the Cabinet lineup is now finalized and undergoing qualification checks, with submission for...

Krungthai XSpring

U.S. Petrochemical Companies Gain Ground as European Firms Falter in U.S.-China Trade War

U.S. tariffs on petrochemicals shift global trade dynamics, benefiting American producers, Middle Eastern players, and low-margin Asian markets...

Mint Finance

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Asian bourses advanced, while the SET continued to edge higher on expectations of economic stimulus from the new economic team and steady fund...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.

Krungthai XSpring

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 19, 2025

In the short term, the index may face further downside as it remains below the 1,300-point level, with selling pressure likely to persist and the...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 16, 2025

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that the Cabinet lineup is now finalized and undergoing qualification checks, with submission for...

Krungthai XSpring

U.S. Petrochemical Companies Gain Ground as European Firms Falter in U.S.-China Trade War

​U.S. tariffs on petrochemicals shift global trade dynamics, benefiting American producers, Middle Eastern players, and low-margin Asian markets...

Mint Finance

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Asian bourses advanced, while the SET continued to edge higher on expectations of economic stimulus from the new economic team and steady fund...

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.

Krungthai XSpring

U.S. tariffs on petrochemicals shift global trade dynamics, benefiting American producers, Middle Eastern players, and low-margin Asian markets...