# Factors may lead to weakening of Thai baht; Fed rate cuts and Trump policies under scrutiny - Pattaya Mail

> TISCO Economic and Strategy Unit head Komsorn Prakobpol said the baht, which rallied from about 37 per dollar in late June to around 34, could weaken to about 34.50 by year-end. He cited the likelihood of smaller Fed rate cuts and the possible dollar-supportive effects of Trump's proposed tariffs and tax policies. He said a 50 basis point cut at a single meeting is unlikely.

- Date: 2024-08-31 · published 2024-08-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/29096-factors-may-lead-to-weakening-of-thai-baht-fed-rate-cuts-and-trump-policies
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

If the dollar firms on slower Fed easing or tariff policy, USD-priced commodities could face pressure while import costs in baht rise. The forecast is a currency view with no immediate supply change for feed markets.

## Sources

- pattayamail.com: https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/factors-may-lead-to-weakening-of-thai-baht-fed-rate-cuts-and-trump-policies-under-scrutiny-470573

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