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USD/THB Gaps Lower, But Underperforms Broader Dollar Weakness Amid Election Uncertainty

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The early impetus for USD/THB is to the downside. After closing onshore yesterday at 34.915, we were last around 34.65 (-0.75% for the session so far). A good chunk of this is likely to reflect broader USD weakness post the US CPI miss in Wednesday NY trade.

  • For USD/THB we slightly below lows that prevailed yesterday before headlines crossed that PM candidate Pita's election eligibility was being taken to the Constitutional Court. As we noted earlier, today's PM vote will be the main focus point for Thailand watchers.
  • Whilst USD/THB is tracking lower, election uncertainty is driving some underperformance versus broader USD trends. This time yesterday the BBDXY was around 0.80% higher, yet USD/THB is tracking at similar levels.
  • Technically, USD/THB is sub all key EMAs, albeit just, with the 100-day near by at 34.675. A clean break of the level could pave the way for a move to mid June lows around 34.50.
  • Also note today we have consumer confidence on tap.

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