Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

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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 US Court of International Trade issued an order suspending the implementation of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, stating that imposing global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeds the president’s authority.</li><li>The court determined that the administration’s plan to use tariff revenues to finance extended corporate tax cuts falls outside the legal scope of the IEEPA.</li><li>As a result, the ruling negatively impacts federal revenue collection (Figure 1) and contributes to a growing fiscal deficit. </li></ul>

The US Court of International Trade issued an order suspending the implementation of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, stating that imposing global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) exceeds the president’s authority.The court determined that the administration’s plan to use tariff revenues to finance extended corporate tax cuts falls outside the legal scope of the IEEPA.As a result, the ruling negatively impacts federal revenue collection (Figure 1) and contributes to a growing fiscal deficit. 

KTX Ahead: Supply Shortage Has Emerged in the US -  June 4, 2025

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to rebound, with the support levels at 1,144 and 1,136 points and the resistance at 1,160 and 1,165 points.</li><li>Technically, a buy signal may emerge if the index holds above the key support level of 1,144 points.</li><li>On the external front, the environment remains neutral. Although President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% effective June 4, the US has postponed the tariff hike on Chinese goods under Section 301 from May 31 to August 31. </li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to rebound, with the support levels at 1,144 and 1,136 points and the resistance at 1,160 and 1,165 points.Technically, a buy signal may emerge if the index holds above the key support level of 1,144 points.On the external front, the environment remains neutral. Although President Trump announced an increase in tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% effective June 4, the US has postponed the tariff hike on Chinese goods under Section 301 from May 31 to August 31. 

KTX Zoom - Anticipating a Rebound: Thailand’s Economy May Not Be as Bad as Feared

<ul><li>The SET Index faced pressure from a temporary suspension of the US International Trade Court tariff ruling by the US Federal Appeals Court.</li><li>Combined with the impact of the MSCI rebalancing and the upcoming long holiday, this led the index to trade in negative territory throughout the day.</li><li>Selling pressure in large-cap stocks, particularly DELTA, ADVANC, and CPALL, pulled the index below the 1,150-point level, resulting in a weekly decline of 2.31%.</li></ul>

The SET Index faced pressure from a temporary suspension of the US International Trade Court tariff ruling by the US Federal Appeals Court.Combined with the impact of the MSCI rebalancing and the upcoming long holiday, this led the index to trade in negative territory throughout the day.Selling pressure in large-cap stocks, particularly DELTA, ADVANC, and CPALL, pulled the index below the 1,150-point level, resulting in a weekly decline of 2.31%.

<ul><li>The SET rebounded in line with broader Asian markets after the International Trade Court ordered a suspension of President Trump’s tariff measures.</li><li>However, the absence of strong domestic catalysts and persistently low trading volume led to profit-taking pressure, causing the index to retreat.</li><li>Still, gains in DELTA, along with energy and food stocks, helped the index close slightly higher.</li></ul>

The SET rebounded in line with broader Asian markets after the International Trade Court ordered a suspension of President Trump’s tariff measures.However, the absence of strong domestic catalysts and persistently low trading volume led to profit-taking pressure, causing the index to retreat.Still, gains in DELTA, along with energy and food stocks, helped the index close slightly higher.

<ul><li>Thailand’s 1Q25 GDP grew by +0.7% QoQ and +3.1% YoY, exceeding the consensus estimate of +0.6% QoQ and +2.9% YoY.</li><li>Despite the stronger- than-expected figure, KTX views the economic outlook for the remainder of the year as still challenging due to trade-related risks and expects the main driver of growth to come from government stimulus.</li><li>We recommend speculating on domestic demand-related stocks, such as CPALL and MTC, while also watching for potential new measures from the government following the afternoon meeting of the Economic Stimulus Committee yesterday. </li></ul>

Thailand’s 1Q25 GDP grew by +0.7% QoQ and +3.1% YoY, exceeding the consensus estimate of +0.6% QoQ and +2.9% YoY.Despite the stronger- than-expected figure, KTX views the economic outlook for the remainder of the year as still challenging due to trade-related risks and expects the main driver of growth to come from government stimulus.We recommend speculating on domestic demand-related stocks, such as CPALL and MTC, while also watching for potential new measures from the government following the afternoon meeting of the Economic Stimulus Committee yesterday. 

Economic Update: 1Q25 GDP Growth - May 21, 2025

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Kasikornbank is a leading Thai banking group providing comprehensive commercial and retail banking services, alongside securities and other related financial businesses. The bank offers a wide array of products including deposit accounts, debit and credit cards, long-term and syndicated loans, cash management, and investment products. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, the company was established on June 8, 1945.

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KTX Ahead: Supply Shortage Has Emerged in the US - June 4, 2025

Despite this, ongoing uncertainty around the reciprocal tariff policy continues to pressure US manufacturers to stockpile goods in anticipation of...

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KTX Zoom - Anticipating a Rebound: Thailand’s Economy May Not Be as Bad as Feared

The SET Index is expected to rebound, with the support levels at 1,144 and 1,136 points and the resistance at 1,160 and 1,165 points.

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Technical Analysis - JUNE 4, 2025

The SET Index faced pressure from a temporary suspension of the US International Trade Court tariff ruling by the US Federal Appeals Court.

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Technical Analysis - MAY 30, 2025

The SET rebounded in line with broader Asian markets after the International Trade Court ordered a suspension of President Trump’s tariff measures.

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Economic Update: 1Q25 GDP Growth - May 21, 2025

Thailand’s 1Q25 GDP expanded better than expected, with fiscal policy anticipated to play a key role in driving growth going forward.

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