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>The SET attempted to rebound and hold above 1,300 points but failed as selling pressure persisted, driven largely by heavy foreign investor sell-offs.</li><li>Fund outflows were a key factor weighing on the index, with no fresh catalysts and investors still waiting for government stimulus measures.</li><li>The index may dip further, but we believe the downside is limited as the overall uptrend remains intact.</li></ul>

The SET attempted to rebound and hold above 1,300 points but failed as selling pressure persisted, driven largely by heavy foreign investor sell-offs.Fund outflows were a key factor weighing on the index, with no fresh catalysts and investors still waiting for government stimulus measures.The index may dip further, but we believe the downside is limited as the overall uptrend remains intact.

Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 22, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to move with upward volatility today, with the resistance at 1,300/1,316 and the support at 1,290/1,284.</li><li>US equities rebounded yesterday (S&amp;P 500 +0.48%, NASDAQ +0.92%) as markets stabilized after digesting the Fed meeting, where the Fed reaffirmed its signal of future rate cuts—a positive for both the economy and equities.</li><li>The Royal Gazette has released the Budget Act for fiscal year 2026, which will take effect on October 1.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to move with upward volatility today, with the resistance at 1,300/1,316 and the support at 1,290/1,284.US equities rebounded yesterday (S&amp;P 500 +0.48%, NASDAQ +0.92%) as markets stabilized after digesting the Fed meeting, where the Fed reaffirmed its signal of future rate cuts—a positive for both the economy and equities.The Royal Gazette has released the Budget Act for fiscal year 2026, which will take effect on October 1.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 19, 2025.

<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

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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

Thailand

Indorama Ventures is a global petrochemical producer specializing in intermediate petrochemicals and polymers. The company is the world's largest producer of PET resins, and also manufactures polyester fibers and yarns, purified terephthalic acid (PTA), ethylene oxide (EO), and ethylene glycol (EG). Indorama Ventures is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, and was founded in 1994.

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 22, 2025

The SET attempted to rebound and hold above 1,300 points but failed as selling pressure persisted, driven largely by heavy foreign investor sell-offs.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 19, 2025.

The SET Index is expected to move with upward volatility today, with the resistance at 1,300/1,316 and the support at 1,290/1,284.

Krungthai XSpring

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

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Krungthai XSpring Technical Eng. September 22, 2025

The SET attempted to rebound and hold above 1,300 points but failed as selling pressure persisted, driven largely by heavy foreign investor sell-offs.

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 19, 2025.

The SET Index is expected to move with upward volatility today, with the resistance at 1,300/1,316 and the support at 1,290/1,284.

Krungthai XSpring

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

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