Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

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Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>The latest Global Fund Manager Survey by Bank of America polled 179 global fund managers with a total NAV of USD503bn.</li><li>The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting partial recognition of the outcome, with Trump being elected US president and the Republican Party likely to have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.</li><li>The survey reveals significant shifts in asset allocations in response to these developments. The shift is driven by the US economy showing stronger signs of a "no landing" scenario, while the global downward interest rate cycle appears less pronounced than previously expected. </li></ul>

The latest Global Fund Manager Survey by Bank of America polled 179 global fund managers with a total NAV of USD503bn.The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting partial recognition of the outcome, with Trump being elected US president and the Republican Party likely to have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.The survey reveals significant shifts in asset allocations in response to these developments. The shift is driven by the US economy showing stronger signs of a "no landing" scenario, while the global downward interest rate cycle appears less pronounced than previously expected. 

FMS Outlook Following Trump's Victory as US President - November 19, 2024

<ul><li>KTX expects the index to move in a sideways up pattern, with resistance at 1,472/1,494 points and support at 1,423/1,405 points.</li><li>Highlights impacting the market include: i) the 3Q24E earnings results (US and Thai banks); ii) US election on November 5 (Harris or Trump?); iii) results of the Bank of Thailand’s MPC meeting (first signal of a rate cut?), and iv) the Pheu Thai government gradually rolling out additional economic stimulus measures.</li><li>Risks include geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, global financial market volatility leading up to the US election, and profit taking by foreign investors after the support from the Vayupak Fund fades</li></ul>

KTX expects the index to move in a sideways up pattern, with resistance at 1,472/1,494 points and support at 1,423/1,405 points.Highlights impacting the market include: i) the 3Q24E earnings results (US and Thai banks); ii) US election on November 5 (Harris or Trump?); iii) results of the Bank of Thailand’s MPC meeting (first signal of a rate cut?), and iv) the Pheu Thai government gradually rolling out additional economic stimulus measures.Risks include geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, global financial market volatility leading up to the US election, and profit taking by foreign investors after the support from the Vayupak Fund fades

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<ul><li>We expect economic growth in 2H24E to accelerate beyond the 1.9% YoY expansion seen in 1H24E, serving as a key driver in achieving the revised 2024E GDP growth forecast of 2.55% YoY (up from 2.5% previously).</li><li>This acceleration will also create positive sentiment for stocks benefiting from a top-down approach, particularly those related to government spending, tourism, and the banking sector.</li><li>Government spending is expected to rise thanks to accelerated budget disbursements, while the tourism sector should see strong gains, with tourist arrivals projected to hit 36.5mn by yearend (compared to 20.6mn for 7M24). </li></ul>

We expect economic growth in 2H24E to accelerate beyond the 1.9% YoY expansion seen in 1H24E, serving as a key driver in achieving the revised 2024E GDP growth forecast of 2.55% YoY (up from 2.5% previously).This acceleration will also create positive sentiment for stocks benefiting from a top-down approach, particularly those related to government spending, tourism, and the banking sector.Government spending is expected to rise thanks to accelerated budget disbursements, while the tourism sector should see strong gains, with tourist arrivals projected to hit 36.5mn by yearend (compared to 20.6mn for 7M24). 

Economic Update: 2Q24 GDP Growth - August 20, 2024

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move up, with the resistance at 1,405/1,416 points and the support at 1,395/1,390 points (75-day EMA).</li><li>As for the overall picture, there is a positive signal after the index broke out from the resistance of the downchannel trend at 1,330-1,395 points on higher volume.</li><li>This should support upward movement to test the previous resistance at 1,416 and 1,435 points, respectively.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move up, with the resistance at 1,405/1,416 points and the support at 1,395/1,390 points (75-day EMA).As for the overall picture, there is a positive signal after the index broke out from the resistance of the downchannel trend at 1,330-1,395 points on higher volume.This should support upward movement to test the previous resistance at 1,416 and 1,435 points, respectively.

<ul><li>Technically, we are still waiting to see a breakout signal pointing to an uptrend or a downtrend, which will affect the index’s movement today.</li><li>The index is expected to continue moving sideways after having fluctuated within the range of 1,368.21-1,389.79 points since mid-March, with the resistance at 1,384/1,392 points (50-day EMA/75-day EMA) and the support at 1,374/1,365 points.</li><li>For the overall picture, the index is still moving in the downchannel range of 1,330-1,396 points.</li></ul>

Technically, we are still waiting to see a breakout signal pointing to an uptrend or a downtrend, which will affect the index’s movement today.The index is expected to continue moving sideways after having fluctuated within the range of 1,368.21-1,389.79 points since mid-March, with the resistance at 1,384/1,392 points (50-day EMA/75-day EMA) and the support at 1,374/1,365 points.For the overall picture, the index is still moving in the downchannel range of 1,330-1,396 points.

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FMS Outlook Following Trump's Victory as US President - November 19, 2024

The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting...

Krungthai XSpring

Monthly Report: October 2024

KTX expects the index to move in a sideways up pattern, with resistance at 1,472/1,494 points and support at 1,423/1,405 points.

Krungthai XSpring

Economic Update: 2Q24 GDP Growth - August 20, 2024

We expect economic growth in 2H24E to accelerate beyond the 1.9% YoY expansion seen in 1H24E, serving as a key driver in achieving the revised...

Krungthai XSpring

KTX Zoom - APRIL 10, 2024

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move up, with the resistance at 1,405/1,416 points and the support at 1,395/1,390 points (75-day EMA).

Krungthai XSpring

KTX Zoom - Services PMIs in the EU and UK

Technically, we are still waiting to see a breakout signal pointing to an uptrend or a downtrend, which will affect the index’s movement today.

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