Volatile trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand this week reflected investor reaction to news events, with the SET index moving in a range from 1,570 to 1,610 points.
The index climbed early in the week to nearly 1,610 points, the highest in 2.5 years, as global equities responded to news of a US-Iran peace deal, which dragged energy prices down. Easing inflationary pressures and future interest rate trends pulled down US bond yields and drove up tech plays, leading gains in the US, Korean, Taiwanese and Thai bourses.