# The SET index closed at 1,343.19 on January 29, 2025, marking a decline of 2.58 points - Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/set/192269-the-set-index-closed-at-1343-19-on-january-29-2025-marking-a-decline-of-2-58-points - Published: 2025-01-29T18:46:22+07:00 - Author: Abhishek Prakash The market closed on January 29, 2025, with the SET index at 1,343.19, down 2.58 points. Highlights include SET100 down 3.59 points and SETHD up 2.62 points. Trading volume reached 6,327,131,000 shares, valued at 27,349.69 million Baht. Top stocks included TTB (+3.14%), DELTA, and KTB. Foreign net buyers. Total trading value was 36,715.88 M.Baht. > [#SETIndex](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SETIndex?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > closed (29 JAN 2025) 0.19 % lower, down 2.58 points to 1,343.19 >>[https://t.co/zZdR4odqhD](https://t.co/zZdR4odqhD) > [pic.twitter.com/SwWOO0G4T9](https://t.co/SwWOO0G4T9) > — SET Thailand EN (@SET_Thailand_EN) [January 29, 2025](https://twitter.com/SET_Thailand_EN/status/1884554337218863138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Key Points * **Market Overview:** - The market closed on January 29, 2025, with various indices experiencing declines except the SETHD index, which gained 2.62 points. - Significant indices include SET at 1,343.19 (-2.58), SET50 at 875.48 (-1.01), and SET100 at 1,881.54 (-3.59). - SETTRI showed a slight increase as of January 28, reaching 10,107.97, marking a 0.36% rise. * **Trading Summary:** - Total trading value amounted to 36,715.88 million Baht. - Institutions sold more than they bought, netting -795.87 million Baht, while foreign investors were net buyers at +1,917.65 million Baht. - Individuals saw a net sell of -1,137.87 million Baht, whereas proprietary traders had a slight net buy of +16.09 million Baht. * **Top Performers:** - TTB topped the list at 1.97 Baht with a 3.14% increase in value, totaling 2,010,668.91 thousand Baht. - Other notable stocks include DELTA (stable at 134.50 Baht), ADVANC (down 1.04% at 285.00 Baht), KTB (up 1.30% at 23.40 Baht), and OSP (down 6.88% at 17.60 Baht). **Global Market Roundup** ADVERTISEMENT As of today, the global financial markets continue to reflect a complex blend of optimism and caution, driven by various geopolitical, economic, and sector-specific developments. Investors across the globe are closely monitoring the interplay of these factors to navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape. In the United States, Wall Street opened on a mixed note with major indices showing modest fluctuations. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw slight gains as tech stocks displayed resilience, driven by stronger-than-expected earnings from key players like Apple and Microsoft. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced minor declines, impacted by a drop in industrial and energy stocks. The focus remains heavily on corporate earnings, as investors seek cues on the economic outlook for the remaining quarters of 2023. Across the Atlantic, European markets exhibited a subdued performance today. The FTSE 100 in London and Germany’s DAX both registered marginal losses. Investors in Europe are grappling with the implications of the European Central Bank’s recent monetary policy decisions, particularly its commitment to maintaining interest rates amidst inflationary pressures. Analysts are also paying close attention to the evolving energy crisis, as tensions regarding natural gas supplies from Russia continue to loom over the region, influencing both equity and commodities markets. In Asia, markets presented a varied picture. The Shanghai Composite showed resilience, bolstered by governmental announcements aimed at stimulating the post-pandemic recovery. Chinese authorities have pledged increased infrastructure spending and financial support for small and medium enterprises, seeking to bolster domestic growth. Meanwhile, Japan’s Nikkei index faced headwinds, weighed down by a stronger yen which poses challenges for the country’s export-driven economy. 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