The new round of COVID-19 hits shares plunging 80.60 points or 5.44%, trading value 1.3 billion.

Shares closed 80.60 points, or 5.44%, traded 1.3 billion baht due to concerns about the global COVID-19 situation.

Weerawat Wirojpoka, director of securities analysis at Finansia Syrus Securities, said the Thai stock market dropped more strongly than expected to decline by about 3 percent, but at the end of the day there was selling pressure. Another wave The main factor that investors are concerned about is the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country after a large number of infected people. And also found distribution in many provinces Investors are concerned about whether there will be a lockdown to stem the widespread outbreak. Therefore, it is expected that the sales force of institutional and foreign investors will continue to be seen.

At the same time, the European stock market opened in the afternoon. In addition to concerns over the unfinished British separation agreement from the EU (Brexit) Still from the COVID-19 situation After a virus mutation was reported in England. Causing many European countries to suspend flights from the UK While England came back with an emergency lockdown. The Dow futures have tumbled more than 100 points on concerns about it. The market has not responded positively to the US Congress. Achieved a $ 9 billion economic stimulus agreement

In terms of market conditions, the Thai stock market closed at 1,401.78 points, a decrease of 80.60 points or a change of -5.44%. The turnover was 129,435.44 million baht.

However, in the short term, the index descending near 1,400 points should begin to see a gradual build-up of buying force back into the underlying stocks. But in the long term, the COVID-19 situation must be monitored. In the country as well, if more infections continue to be found and lockdowns in many areas, it may affect the economy. It is seen that tomorrow’s index swings (22 Dec) have support at 1,400 and 1,370 points while resistance is at 1,430-1,440 points.

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