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Asian shares decline as US rate-cut hopes dim
Business, Published on 25/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked Wall Street lower in response to more economic data that signalled the US Federal Reserve might keep interest rates on hold for most of this year. Regional currencies also took a hit as dollar strength persisted.
1,370 seen as a critical point for the SET
Published on 04/05/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced significant volatility in April. In the second week, the SET index broke above the key resistance zone between 1,400 and 1,405 after testing it for three months, reaching a monthly high of 1,411.
March investor confidence stays virtually unchanged
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/04/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) remained in the neutral zone in March as the market expects more economic stimulus, while fund outflows continued and delays to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts undermined sentiment.
Shares dip amid rate uncertainty, high oil prices
Business, Published on 06/04/2024
» RECAP: Shares in Asia declined yesterday, tracking US stocks as interest rate uncertainty, high oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.
Asian investors take profits after upbeat week
Published on 23/03/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets slipped yesterday on profit-taking after a big rally the day before, but Japan's Nikkei closed at an all-time high, underpinned by record gains on Wall Street overnight, strength in automakers' stocks and a weaker yen.
Subdued earnings performance puts pressure on SET
Business, Published on 09/03/2024
» The SET index established a trading range between 1,357 and 1,405 points in February. The bourse hit a low of 1,357 at the start before bouncing back, but traded mostly sideways for the remainder of the month. Key factors expected to influence market direction in March include:
Favourable US inflation report cheers investors
Published on 02/03/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced yesterday, led by Japan, as US stocks reached fresh highs after the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation indicator met consensus forecasts.
Amid global risks, investment themes for Thailand
Published on 24/02/2024
» The global economic and investment landscape at the beginning of 2024 bears some similarities to the start of last year. Stock markets that are performing well -- Japan, the US and Europe, as well as India -- have advanced in the range of 3-15%, while emerging markets such as Thailand, Hong Kong and China have shrunk by 2-5%.
CP tempers outlays this year based on global prospects
Published on 19/01/2024
» Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group plans to slow its investment this year, eager to harvest its outlays from recent years, says chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Bitcoin ETFs take Wall Street by storm with historic debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/01/2024
» NEW YORK - Wall Street may be divided over crypto's investment credentials but for Bitcoin brethren Thursday delivered validation: The first United States exchange-traded funds investing directly in the largest digital currency finally went live.