Asian stocks rally as global investors diversifyListen to this articleRECAP: Asian stocks rose yesterday as non-US assets found favour with global investors concerned about more policy unpredictability from Donald Trump, even after he dropped his latest tariff threats and softened his position on Greenland. Brokerage firms were net buyers of 7.03 billion baht, followed by foreign investors at 2.47 billion and retail investors at 1.39 billion. The International Monetary Fund has revised its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.3% from 3.1% forecast in October, citing resilience amid trade adjustments and increased AI investment. InnovestX Securities sees positive catalysts led by expectations of a rally ahead of the Feb 8 election, alongside easing geopolitical tensions. Investors should closely monitor the Fed decision (due around 2am Thursday Thailand time) for signals on monetary policy direction.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2026 00:16 UTC