Thailand’s SET50 Index was little changed around midday on Monday, trading near 1,059 after two consecutive sessions of gains and holding at its highest level since January 2020. Sentiment was underpinned by a slowdown in June inflation to 2.42%—a three‑month low that keeps price growth within the central bank’s target range—after a year-long bout of deflation. Business confidence also strengthened in June, supported by easing tensions in the Middle East, lower energy prices, and continued government stimulus.
In the U.S., equity futures were mixed following a strong week on Wall Street, as investors looked ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting later this week. On the domestic front, gains in commercial services, non‑energy minerals, and industrial services were offset by weakness in communications, consumer services, and transportation. Among notable movers, Banpu rose 0.9%, Bangchak Corp. added 0.7%, and Charoen Pokphand advanced 3.4%, while Advanced Info slipped 0.3%, Bangkok Bank fell 1.8%, and Bangkok Dusit Medical Services declined 2.0%.
