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Baht declines as investors baulk at lack of fiscal discipline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2023
» The baht weakened to below 36 to the dollar on Monday as renewed concerns surfaced over Thailand’s fiscal discipline, following the government’s announcement on its digital wallet scheme on Friday, leading to outflows from Thai bond and stock markets, according to analysts.
Investor confidence index hits 5-month low
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) investor confidence index (ICI) plunged to a five-month low and returned to the bearish zone in October, weighed down by the Israel-Hamas conflict and capital outflows.
Analysts consider deflation risks
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/11/2023
» Analysts are expressing concerns about Thailand's first year-on-year decline in inflation in 25 months, saying the dip in the consumer price index (CPI) reflects growing risks of an economic slowdown and deflation.
Baht hits two-month high
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/11/2023
» The baht traded at a two-month high on Monday and is expected to remain strong until year-end as the market considers whether the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates sooner than previously forecast in 2024, say analysts.
Warning over Thailand's finances
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/11/2023
» Analysts are expressing concerns over Thailand's fiscal position, saying figures are likely to deteriorate in the medium term as the government pushes through populist policies such as the digital wallet scheme.
Thai stocks could face further losses
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/11/2023
» A possible delay to the costly digital wallet scheme and a slower than expected tourism recovery could dampen sentiment in the Thai stock market this month after the index contracted 6.1% in October and is down 17.2% year-to-date, say analysts.
Baht likely to climb higher if Fed disappoints on rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/11/2023
» The baht, which traded at a six-week high of 35.86 to the United States dollar on Tuesday morning, is likely to appreciate further if the Federal Reserve fails to produce a clear statement about US interest rate trends at its meeting this week, say analysts.
Delta names chief executive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/10/2023
» SET-listed Delta Electronics (Thailand), the country's largest electronic parts manufacturer by market capitalisation, has announced a major business restructuring and appointment of its first chief executive in response to the company's expansion in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Generali unit emphasises portfolio quality
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/10/2023
» With a 192-year history, Generali is one of the oldest insurance companies worldwide with assets under management tallying €618 billion and 82,000 employees as of last year.
Gold jumps as tension mounts
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/10/2023
» Increasing tensions in the Middle East could push gold prices past US$2,000 per ounce, while domestic gold prices could reach 34,700 baht after two spikes yesterday, say local gold traders.