
The baht opened at 33.55 per dollar, stronger than its Friday close of 33.58. U.S. payrolls rose by 165,000 in October, above forecasts, while unemployment fell to 4.1%, increasing market expectations of a December Fed rate hike.
Traders were also monitoring Middle East developments and upcoming U.S. economic releases.
The stronger dollar could put pressure on the baht and increase the local-currency cost of imported feed and inputs, although the opening appreciation was slight. Upcoming U.S. data and geopolitical developments remain potential sources of exchange-rate volatility.
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