Regional equity markets rebounded Friday as US Fed officials signaled reduced likelihood of interest rate hikes, easing dollar pressure and bond yield concerns. The Thai SET Index rose with strong foreign inflows (net buyers of 3.3B baht), supported by stable inflation and currency strength. Article also covers broader regional developments including South Korea's semiconductor export surge, Japan's bond yields reaching 3% (first time since 1996), and Thailand's World Bank recommendation to accelerate economic growth by 2027 to achieve higher-income status—directly relevant for Thai SME planning and macro outlook.