Thai stock market closed slightly higher, but expected to open lower on Friday due to global uncertainties.

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-17 21:34:00

The Thai stock market closed slightly higher on Thursday, with gains from food, consumer, finance, and industrial sectors. The SET index rose 0.21 percent to finish at 1,141.28. However, it is expected to open lower on Friday due to global market uncertainties surrounding U.S. President Trump’s tariffs. The Dow and NASDAQ closed mixed on Thursday, with the S&P 500 ending slightly higher. Markets are closed on Good Friday. Crude oil prices surged on Thursday due to concerns about sanctions on Iranian oil exports. UnitedHealth shares plummeted 22.4 percent after reporting weaker earnings and cutting profit forecast.



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