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China anxiety hits shares, Set endures volatile week
Business, Published on 17/10/2016
» Recap: Disappointing Chinese trade data that revived concerns about the world's second largest economy weighed on global market sentiment last week. Thai shares experienced wild swings throughout the week on domestic worries, plunging below 1,400 points before buying on dips reversed the sharp drop on Friday.
Stocks drift as investors await signals from yellen
Business, Published on 29/08/2016
» Recap: Softer oil prices depressed Asian stock markets last week as investors worldwide also awaited cues on interest rates from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. The Fed chief on Friday indicated conditions were almost right for a move but she did not say when. The Thai stock market moved in a limited range amid a lack of positive factors to drive activity.
Stocks move upward as us rate-hike concerns ease
Business, Published on 11/07/2016
» Recap: US Federal Reserve minutes suggesting it is likely to refrain from raising interest rates anytime soon, and hopes of fresh stimulus from central banks pushed up stock markets last week. However, a sharp fall in oil prices on Thursday trimmed some gains before surprisingly good US jobs data sparked a rally on Friday. Thai shares extended their gains.
Stocks climb as prospects for fed rate hike recede
Business, Published on 06/06/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets rose last week as investors now believe the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates until July at the earliest, given concerns about the market impact of the June 23 UK referendum on EU membership. Poor US job figures for May also weakened the case for a rate hike. A recovery in oil prices also lifted sentiment. Thai shares advanced on buying of energy and bank blue chips.
Bold ECB action and oil rally cheer equity markets
Business, Published on 14/03/2016
» Recap: Disappointing Chinese export data and fourth-quarter GDP numbers from Japan battered Asian stock markets early last week, but sentiment improved after the European Central Bank (ECB) announced a bolder-than-expected stimulus package. The Thai bourse continued its runup for a fourth straight week, thanks to persistent offshore fund inflows.
Disappointing first day of trade for SPRC
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/12/2015
» Shares of Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) slipped below their initial public offering (IPO) price by 11.1% at the close of the stock's first day of trade yesterday.
SPRC eyes B15.6bn from share offering
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2015
» Star Petroleum Refining Co (SPRC) hopes to raise 15.6 billion baht from allocating 1.74 billion initial public offering (IPO) shares this month including 1.39 billion shares held by PTT Plc.
Mixed Fed rate signals spook stock investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.
Weak China outlook keeps shares on back foot
Business, Published on 07/09/2015
» Recap: Downbeat factory activity data in China cast a dark cloud over global stock markets as investors' concerns over the world's economic health mounted. However, economic stimulus measures to help low-income earners and SMEs shielded the Thai bourse.
Chinese share plunge and fed keep traders on edge
Business, Published on 03/08/2015
» Recap: Another plunge in Chinese stocks and a growing belief that the US will start raising interest rates in September pushed down global bourses before a recovery late in the week. Asian currencies also sank against the greenback with the Thai baht slipping below 35 to a 14-year low. The SET fell close to 1,400 before a rally led by buying of blue chips that had become bargains.