US Dollar vs Thai Baht trades down after US Treasury boost in long-term bond buybacks

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The US Treasury will more than double long-term bond buybacks to lower borrowing costs, initially pushing US yields lower and weakening the dollar.
Analysts question the long-term effects of expanded buybacks on the US deficit and the trajectory of the dollar, with selling pressure ongoing.
USD/THB remains under short- and medium-term bearish pressure with momentum signals showing oversold conditions and the pair forecast to trade between ฿32.3855 and ฿32.9627.

Bond buybacks drive dollar slide amid doubts over sustained impact

The US Treasury announced it would more than double the size of long-term government bond buybacks in an effort to reduce long-term borrowing costs. This action prompted an initial drop in US government bond yields and contributed to US Dollar weakness, benefiting Asian equities and supporting a positive tone in Thai financial markets. Some analysts have raised concerns about the long-term effectiveness of these buybacks and their impact on the US deficit, with ongoing questions about the potential negative effects on the dollar’s trajectory, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, believes the latest US Treasury intervention has exposed structural risks in the dollar and amplified downward pressure on USD/THB. He sees the pair trading below both MA-20 and MA-50 as a clear technical warning, with most indicators confirming sustained bearish momentum. Persistent questions around the long-term impact of US buybacks add to uncertainty. He warns the intact long-term uptrend is vulnerable if selling pressure continues and key support at ฿32.6479 fails. "In my view, this setup signals downside risk outweighs any near-term rebound, so traders should remain defensive here."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees opportunity emerging as policy actions boost local sentiment and inject volatility. He notes that while the pair faces near-term pressures, the underlying bullish structure remains intact above the MA-200. The Treasury’s move reinforces confidence in regional assets and supports broader upside setups. He expects further strength in Thai markets if global risk appetite endures. "With the current environment, I believe traders can seek tactical entries as the path for further growth is still open within the volatility band."

Jainam Mehta, market strategist, takes a scenario-based view on USD/THB as levels compress near support. He sees deeply oversold technicals, but notes volatility remains elevated and the broader range offers tactical setups for both sides. A clear breakout above ฿32.7722 resistance could trigger a contrarian rally, while a breach of ฿32.6479 keeps downside targets in play. "If sellers exhaust soon, I’d look for short-term reversal opportunities above immediate resistance."

Bearish momentum signals dominate as price stays below key averages

USD/THB is currently trading below its MA-20 (฿33.1585) and MA-50 (฿33.3431), but above the MA-200 (฿32.3977), highlighting ongoing short- and medium-term bearish signals in contrast to a still-intact long-term uptrend. The nearest resistance stands at ฿32.7722, with immediate support at ฿32.6479. Momentum indicators present a bearish tone: the MACD signals "Sell", the ADX remains neutral and low, and the RSI is at a deeply oversold 31.33. Stochastic RSI is extremely oversold at 0.15, CCI is at -140.06, and the BBP sits at -0.1407, all pointing to sustained seller dominance intraday. The Awesome Oscillator also forecasts continued selling, in line with the current downward move and intraday volatility of 0.38%.

Earlier, analysts noted that downside momentum remained dominant for USD/THB amid persistent bearish pressure and macroeconomic headwinds. The current analysis strengthens this outlook with updated technical data and highlights continued downward risk, making the key support at ฿32.6479 a critical level to monitor for potential further declines.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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