Thai Stocks Drop to 1,582.01 as DELTA Falls and US Yields Rise

Thansettakij•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The SET Index opened lower on September 15, 2026, pressured by a drop in DELTA and rising US bond yields.

•The SET Index opened at 1,582.01 points, a decrease of 9.06 points (0.57%) on September 15, 2026.
•DELTA shares dropped nearly 6% due to concerns over an AI investment slowdown.
•US Bond Yields continued to rise across all maturities, potentially driven by inflation concerns and declining confidence in the US government.
•WTI oil prices closed above 100 USD/BBL after Saudi Arabia closed the East-West Pipeline.

Overview

•The SET Index opened on September 15, 2026, at 10:38 AM at 1,582.01 points, down 9.06 points.
•DELTA shares fell nearly 6% because of concerns regarding an AI investment slowdown and rising US bond yields.
•The S&P 500 decreased by 0.48% and Nasdaq by 0.56% following a proposal from the CEO of Anthropic to slow AI development.
•Saudi Arabia closed the East-West Pipeline, causing WTI oil prices to close above 100 USD/BBL.
•Trump stated on Truth Social that Iran is facing problems and needs an urgent agreement, which the US might consider to slow oil price increases.
•CME FED Watch indicated a 92% probability of an interest rate hike in the upcoming meeting.
•The Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported foreign tourist numbers decreased by 3.4% (YTD).
•Investors are expected to focus on the economy and company profits, with an anticipated increase in tourists during China's Golden Week.

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Key Entities

Organization

DELTA

A company whose shares fell nearly 6%, dragging down the SET Index.

Anthropicℹ️

An organization whose CEO called for a slowdown in AI development.

CME FED Watch

An entity providing probability data on US interest rate hikes.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports(กระทรวงการท่องเที่ยวและกีฬา)ℹ️

A government agency that reported foreign tourist statistics.

HANA

A tech company potentially pressured by the KOSPI decline.

BBL

A bank identified as a recommended value stock.

KBANK

A bank identified as a recommended value stock.

KTB

A bank identified as a recommended value stock.

SCB

A bank identified as a recommended value stock.

BDMSℹ️

A hospital identified as a recommended value stock.

BCH

A hospital identified as a recommended value stock.

PR9ℹ️

A hospital identified as a recommended value stock.

CPALL

A retail company identified as a recommended value stock.

CPN

A retail company identified as a recommended value stock.

HMPRO

A retail company identified as a recommended value stock.

ITC

An export company identified as a recommended value stock.

Place

Saudi Arabia(ซาอุฯ)ℹ️

A country that closed the East-West Pipeline.

Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️

A country mentioned by Trump as facing problems and needing an urgent agreement.

China(จีน)ℹ️

A country whose Golden Week is expected to increase tourist arrivals.

Person

Trump(ทรัมป์)ℹ️

A person who posted on Truth Social regarding Iran and oil prices.