SET Volatile Amid US-China-Iran Sanction Risks

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Reader Briefing

InnovestX reports SET volatility driven by US sanctions threats against China and global economic risks.

•InnovestX expects the SET index to be volatile and drift downward, specifically impacting electronics stocks.
•External pressure stems from US warnings that China may face sanctions for doing business with Iran.
•The Thailand Focus 2026 event is scheduled for August 26-28 to attract institutional investors.

•InnovestX assesses that the SET index is fluctuating and drifting downward due to falling US tech stocks and rising global economic risks.
•The US has warned that China may face sanctions if it conducts business with Iran.
•Rising oil prices are expected to support upstream energy and refinery stocks, helping to stabilize the market.
•The SET index has dropped to the 1,600 point level and fallen below the lower bound of the Uptrend Channel, signaling short-term negativity.
•Thailand Focus 2026 will be held from August 26-28 to build confidence among global institutional investors.
•The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain the policy interest rate at 1.00%.
•Protracted tensions in the Middle East may pressure investments and the economy due to inflation concerns.
•InnovestX recommends a Selective Buy strategy focusing on Thailand Focus Play, Policy Play, High Dividend Play, and Laggard Play themes.

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InnovestX Securities Co., Ltd.(บริษัทหลักทรัพย์ อินโนเวสท์ เอกซ์ จำกัด)

A securities firm that provides market assessments and investment strategies for the SET index.

Monetary Policy Committee(กนง.)

The body expected to maintain the policy interest rate at 1.00%.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

A country that threatened to sanction China over business dealings with Iran.

China(จีน)ℹ️

A country warned by the United States of potential sanctions regarding business with Iran.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

A country mentioned in the context of US sanction threats against China.

Thai Thiao Thai Plus(ไทยเที่ยวไทยพลัส)

A government economic stimulus policy to promote tourism.

Budget Act Year 2027(พ.ร.บ. งบฯ ปี 2027)

A draft act related to government budget expenditures.