# Thailand holds key rate, stays wary of global risks - The Business Times

> The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee unanimously kept its one-day repurchase rate at 1.50%, unchanged since April 2015. The committee said policy should remain accommodative and flagged US trade policy, China's reforms and geopolitical risks.

- Date: 2017-05-24 · published 2017-05-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Thailand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/71254-thailand-holds-key-rate-stays-wary-of-global-risks-the-business-times
- Commodities: [Thai Baht (THB per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDTHB.md)

## Why it matters

A prolonged hold keeps Thai borrowing costs low, supporting domestic livestock and poultry demand for feed. The effect on global feed prices is minimal.

## Sources

- businesstimes.com.sg: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/thailand-holds-key-rate-stays-wary-global-risks

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