# USD/THB: Gradual downside bias projected – UOB

> UOB economists expect broad US dollar softness and an additional 25 basis point Bank of Thailand rate cut in the first quarter of 2026 to keep USD/THB biased lower. They say the pace of baht appreciation will moderate after the gold-market correction and administrative curbs on gold-linked FX.

- Date: 2026-02-19 · published 2026-02-19T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20901-usd-thb-gradual-downside-bias-projected-uob
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Continued baht strength would gradually weigh on Thai export competitiveness, though a moderating pace limits the impact. Feed commodity prices are only marginally affected.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: bearish ▼

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-thb-gradual-downside-bias-projected-uob-202602192028

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