# Market Roundup 30 August 2024

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/markets/159407-market-roundup-30-august-2024
- Published: 2024-08-31T11:12:32+07:00
- Author: Abhishek Prakash

**Thailand’s SET Index experienced a slight increase, with analysts predicting sideways
trading as a new cabinet formation takes place. Key developments included Japan 
exceeding its inflation targets, the potential for investments in OpenAI, and a 
drop in Euro zone inflation.**

### SET Index Performance and Future Outlook

 * **📈 Market Overview** On August 30, 2024, there was a noticeable increase in
   Thai shipping stocks amidst ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, reflecting a 
   cautious yet optimistic market sentiment.
 * **📊 Global Stock Performance** The S&P 500 index rose by 1% as it rebounded 
   from significant volatility during the month, marking a positive end to August.
 * **📉 Trading Activity** The total trading value of stocks and bonds showed significant
   fluctuation, indicative of a turbulent financial climate affecting investors’
   strategies.

Thailand’s SET Index closed at 1,359.07 points, up 1.66 points or 0.12%, with a 
trading value of 60.05 billion baht. Analysts noted market volatility, with the 
index rising in the morning due to favorable GDP data and lower US jobless claims.
However, afternoon trading saw declines due to MSCI index rebalancing pressures.
Analysts expect the market to trade sideways next week as investors monitor the 
formation of the new cabinet. Additionally, Thailand’s central bank governor and
finance minister will meet in early September to set an inflation target for 2025.

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The market on August 30, 2024, saw a mixed performance across various sectors. Here
is a summary of key developments:

**Stocks:**

 * **US stocks advanced on Friday** , ending August higher after recovering from
   the most significant sell-off in years at the beginning of the month.
 * **The S&P 500 gained 1% on Friday** , after fluctuating for much of the day.
 * **August was the most volatile month for stocks in years.**
 * **Thai Shipping Stocks Increased** as a broker noted persisting geopolitical 
   uncertainties.

**Other Markets:**

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**General Trends:**

 * The market experienced volatility during the month of August, reflecting ongoing
   global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
 * Shipping stocks in Thailand saw an increase, possibly due to concerns about disruptions
   to supply chains.
 * The rise in sovereign debt risk in emerging markets raises concerns about potential
   financial instability in these regions.

### Global Economic Developments

Core inflation in Tokyo rose for the fourth consecutive month in August, hitting
2.4%, surpassing the 2% target and previous forecasts. This has reinforced expectations
of interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, tech giants Apple and Nvidia are reportedly in
talks to invest in OpenAI, potentially valuing it at over $100 billion. Additionally,
Euro zone inflation dropped to 2.2% in August, a three-year low, matching economists’
predictions. The core inflation rate, excluding volatile items, also fell from 2.9%
in July to 2.8% in August.