# Consensus builds on growth path

> Thailand's private-sector commerce grouping JSCCIB raised its 2018 economic growth forecast to 4-4.5% and lifted its export growth outlook to 5-8%. It cited steady global recovery and rising tourism, while flagging risks from US-China trade conflicts and a possible US currency watch-list placement.

- Date: 2018-04-03 · published 2018-04-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/65763-consensus-builds-on-growth-path
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

Stronger Thai export and manufacturing growth supports regional feed demand, while trade-war risks and a possible US currency designation add uncertainty to Thai currency and trade flows.

## Read by commodity

- USDTHB: neutral

## Sources

- nationthailand.com: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/30342386

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