Market Roundup 15 July 2026

Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,630.21 points, increased 4.18 points or 0.26%, with a trading value of THB 86.23 billion. The analyst stated that the Thai market surged due to buying forces in oil-linked big-cap stocks, particularly PTT and TOP. Furthermore, the market sentiment was also bolstered by the lower-than-expected U.S. June inflation figures. For tomorrow, the analyst expects the Thai market to move sideways, recommending investors closely monitor the U.S. June PPI figures tonight. Thailand’s National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) approved key energy measures. These include restructuring electricity rates to ease the cost of living burden for citizens and upgrading the nation’s electricity infrastructure to support data center investments. China’s economy expanded by 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of market forecasts and highlighting persistent issues with weak domestic demand and economic imbalances. The growth rate lagged behind Beijing’s annual target and marked the slowest pace since late 2022.