The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its policy rate by 25bp to 1.5% today, as expected. The social unrest has inflicted little damage on the economy while inflation is set to rise. Today’s move is not a one-off adjustment and the rate hikes to come will probably end up being more aggressive than the markets currently anticipate. Bonds yields are likely to climb and the baht should appreciate.
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