The baht opened at 33.48 per dollar, weaker than Friday's close of 33.41, with support at 33.30 and resistance at 33.60. The move follows expectations that the US Fed may raise rates again before year-end; markets price 66% odds of a hike in October and 93% in December. Foreign investors sold a net 3,584 million baht of Thai equities in the week of 21-25 Sep while buying 495 million baht of Thai bonds. For importers paying in dollars, expect slightly higher costs; exporters may gain a little. Watch US jobs data and Middle East developments this week. The 24-hour range is expected at 33.30-33.60.
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