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The Stark reality of a company in decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/07/2023
» As the public awaits clarity on the formation of a new government, investor confidence is trying to rebound from the plunge caused by alleged fraud at Stark Corporation.
Bourse edges down amid global jitters
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/06/2023
» Uncertainty in Russia and loan defaults in China's property sector must be closely watched because they could drag down the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which remains under 1,500 points, say analysts.
Thai stock index remains low amid foreign sell-off
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/06/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index slipped below 1,500 points in early trading hours yesterday, then traded near the 1,500-point mark for most of the day as foreigners continued to sell Thai shares amid interest rate hikes and political uncertainty.
Delta Electronics dump weighs on SET performance
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/06/2023
» Shares of Delta Electronics plunged by nearly 20% on Tuesday, dragging down the bourse after the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) imposed market surveillance measures on the equity, citing unusual rises in price.
Investor confidence takes a nosedive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The investor confidence index retreated to bearish territory for the first time in eight months in May as political conflicts and an economic slowdown undermined sentiment, suppressing the positive impact of a tourism recovery, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Analysts anticipate more rate hikes
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is likely to continue to raise interest rates this year to curb rising inflationary pressures, though such increases could hurt the stock market and the economy, say analysts.
Investors fret as Chinese factories decelerate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2023
» Economists are concerned about a weakening Chinese economy, saying the mainland's shaky recovery from the pandemic has pressured regional stock markets and the Thai economy.
Stocks rise as political fears subside
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) returned to positive territory on Thursday after falling for three consecutive days following Sunday's election, with the victorious Move Forward Party (MFP) announcing a plan to form a coalition government with 313 members of parliament.
Analysts upbeat on Thai growth outlook
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/05/2023
» Thailand's economic growth is expected to accelerate in the final nine months of this year, even as the global economy teeters near a recession, thanks partly to a lift following the May 14 election, analysts say.
Gold demand surges amid jitters
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/05/2023
» Global demand for gold among investors is growing this year thanks to turmoil in the banking sector, geopolitical tensions and a challenging economic environment, leading more people to flock to the precious metal as a safe-haven asset, says the World Gold Council (WGC).