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All eyes on the baht
Business, Published on 23/09/2024
» The direction of the Thai currency for the remainder of the year is critical for local industries after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected last Wednesday, putting more pressure on the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which has held steady on rates since last year.
Manufacturers' confidence dips to 87.7 points in August
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/09/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 87.7 points in August amid a stagnant economy, a strengthening baht and the impact of severe flooding in the North, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
SET turns the corner as political issues dissipate
Business, Published on 14/09/2024
» August was a special time for the Thai market. At the beginning of the month, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index was at 1,320.86 points as uncertainty prevailed and the market mood was quite dull. The ethics case involving former prime minister Srettha Thavisin was a major overhang for the SET.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
Industry sentiment up in July
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) increased for the first time in four months to 89.3 points in July, driven by higher demand for food, medicine and cosmetic products, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Thailand casts a wary eye on world
Business, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Thai government is closely monitoring US economic prospects and the potential for a global recession, while also stepping up its plans to mitigate the impact on exports.
Industrial confidence hits two-year low
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 18/07/2024
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 87.2 points in June, hitting the lowest level in 24 months as the nation struggles to restore the economy amid a risk of higher operating costs for reeling small and medium-sized enterprises, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Risk appetite improves as US rate-cut hopes rise
Business, Published on 13/07/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets struggled for direction yesterday, but were set to post weekly gains as risk sentiment got a boost after a surprisingly soft US inflation data fuelled bets for a September interest-rate cut.
Asian shares, currencies end week on upbeat note
Business, Published on 06/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised for weekly gains on Friday as soft US labour market data buoyed expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year. Most regional currencies also inched higher versus a weaker dollar.
Digital industry sentiment improves slightly in first quarter
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/06/2024
» The Digital Industry Sentiment Index climbed to 54.1 in the first quarter this year from 53.0 in the fourth quarter of 2023 based on an improving economy, helped by recent stimulus campaigns.