Krungsri Sees Foreign Inflows and AI Investment Supporting Thai Stocks as Oil Risks Rise

• Indian stock markets faced heavy selling pressure on Wednesday as foreign portfolio investors sold off shares. • Brent crude oil prices crossed the $100 mark, which dampened investor morale.

• Global equity markets have entered a cautious trading phase as investors react to rising oil prices and inflation risks. • U.S., European, and Asian markets have weakened due to shifting energy prices and changing expectations for central bank interest rates.

• Treasury yields rose on Thursday as investors increased their expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. • Stock prices declined during the session as market participants monitored stress signals in the bond market.

• U.S. Treasury yields remained unchanged on Thursday as investors waited for the release of wholesale inflation data. • The 10-year Treasury note yield held steady at 4.8407%, while the 2-year yield remained flat at 4.4236%.

• The European Central Bank raised interest rates to combat inflation fears driven by conflict in Iran. • A surge in oil prices has clouded the inflation outlook despite resilient economic growth.

• Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,617.89 points on September 9, 2026. • The market decreased by 4.00 points, or 0.25%, with a total trading value of THB 81.33 billion.

• Official data indicates the US economy is experiencing steady growth and low unemployment, but it does not account for the impact of rising costs on many Americans. • A survey reveals that Americans are still unhappy with the state of the economy, with their negative sentiments not aligning with major economic indicators.

• Indian markets ended higher on Thursday after Sensex and Nifty reversed losses during the closing auction, snapping a three-session decline. • The Nifty formed a hammer pattern, indicating buying interest, despite crude oil prices rising above $102 and weak global cues.

• European stock markets, including the Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 indices, fell by around 0.5 to 0.6 percent due to rising oil prices and a rate hike by the European Central Bank. • D'Ieteren was the top gainer in the Stoxx 600, rising nearly 5 percent, after reporting higher half-year profit and announcing a new chief executive.

• Eurozone bond yields have risen to multi-year highs as the European Central Bank signals a rate hike cycle, which will increase borrowing costs for governments and individuals. • The gap between French and German 10-year bond yields has widened to over 90 basis points, its highest level since 2012, indicating a higher risk premium for French debt.

• Futures markets are sliding as yields and oil prices spike ahead of the release of the Producer Price Index (PPI) report. • The PPI report is expected to be closely watched, with some analysts noting that it may not significantly impact the Federal Reserve's decision next week.