
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said the US election result, which flipped the majority in both chambers, will shape US policy and, in turn, Thailand's currency, oil prices and trade. Oil fell about 9% on expectations that the Iran war will end sooner, while stocks rose.
Thailand's economy is expected to grow about 2.4% this year, with exports up 22%, led by AI-related goods.
A lower oil price eases fuel and freight costs for importers, while a policy shift in Washington could move the baht and Asian trade flows. Feed buyers in Asia should watch energy costs and currency moves together.
After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 312 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.