Free Trial

Prayuth Rules Out National Lockdown, CPI Data Eyed

THB

Spot USD/THB has extended its recent gains, testing resistance from THB33.990, which capped gains on Oct 6. The rate last operates +0.105 at THB33.975 and a break above THB33.990, a four-year high, would open up Jul 11, 2017 high of THB34.140. Bears need a pullback under the 100-DMA at THB33.140 to get some reprieve.

  • Out of all currencies from the Asia EM basket, the baht has registered the largest loss against the greenback this week. It remains the region's worst performing currency of 2021.1
  • FinMin Arkhom said Thursday that the gov't will inject around THB1tn into the economy next year to prevent any potential volatility that might be caused by the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
  • Elsewhere, PM Prayuth ruled out implementing a national lockdown but said that the closure of entertainment venues may be extended.
  • Thailand's latest CPI data will be published within an hour. Consensus looks for a pick-up in the pace of price growth to +2.50% Y/Y from +2.38% recorded in October.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.