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This is a B2B Cambodia Market Update for 20 March 2025, reviewing the Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) and global markets.
Watch the video in English above.
- The Cambodia Securities Exchange Index was down 0.68 points, or 0.16%, to 413.02.
- Total trade volume was up with 51,826 shares changing hands at a total value of 244.5 million riel, or over $61,000 US dollars.
- On the main board, three stocks were up. Leading the market was Grand Twins International, up 0.67% or 40 riel to 6,040 riel per share, followed by Royal Group Phnom Penh SEZ, which was up 0.45% or 10 riel to 2,210 riel per share. Pestech Cambodia was also up 0.39% or 10 riel to 2,580 riel per share.
- On the downside, the biggest loser of the day was CAMGSM, dropping 0.41% or 10 riel to 2,430 riel per share, followed by Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, which was down 0.17% or 20 riel to 11,900 riel per share. Meanwhile, the four remaining stocks on the main board stayed flat.
- Over on the growth board, both stocks were down. DBD Engineering dropped 0.48% or 10 riel to 2,090 riel per share, while JS Land dropped 0.33% or 10 riel to 3,060 riel per share.
- CAMGSM recorded the highest trade volume of the day with 17,253 shares changing hands at a total value of 41.9 million riel or over $10,000 US dollars, approximately 33% of Thursday’s trade volume.
- Acleda bank recorded the second highest trade volume of the day with 13,292 shares changing hands at a total value of 97 million riel or over $24,000 US dollars, about 26% of March 20th’s trade volume.
- Exchange rate, the KHR to USD strengthened slightly to 4,007 riel per USD, while the USD index was up to 103.76.
- Looking at global commodities, oil prices rose on Thursday, boosted by a strong outlook for demand in the United States after fuel inventories fell more than expected, and a weaker U.S. dollar.
- Brent crude futures were up 34 cents, or 0.5%, to stand at $71.12 US dollars a barrel, their highest level since March 3rd. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) gained 42 cents, or 0.6%, to $67.58 US dollars. (0745 GMT)
- Gold touched an all-time high as the U.S. Federal Reserve signalled two possible interest rate cuts this year, adding to the bullion's appeal amid ongoing geopolitical and economic tensions.
- Spot gold held steady at $3,047.1 US dollars an ounce, after hitting a record high of $3,057.21 US dollars earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures gained 0.4% to $3,054.10 US dollars. (0700 GMT)
- Stock futures rose early Thursday. The action came after the major averages rallied after the U.S. Federal Reserve stuck with its outlook for two interest rate cuts in 2025.
- As of the time of the Cambodian market’s closing, Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 130 points, or 0.31%. S&P 500 futures were up nearly 0.45%, while Nasdaq 100 futures climbed about 0.58%.
Watch the 20 March 2025 market update in Khmer below: