The baht opened at 33.62 per USD, slightly stronger than the previous close of 33.64. The dollar weakened as Brent fell below $99 and WTI below $89, after higher Middle East exports and G7 reserve releases. Analysts expect a 33.50-33.80 range over the next 24 hours. Watch the Fed minutes due Wednesday, and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks on 16 Oct during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok (12-18 Oct), before the Fed blackout starting 17 Oct. Foreign investors net sold Thai stocks worth 2,491.6 million baht the previous day. For an importer or exporter, this is a short-term move; no action needed yet unless you have large dollar payments due in the next few weeks.
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