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Gold bobs and weaves as EU ministers talk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/01/2012
» Gold prices were volatile yesterday on market uncertainty as European finance ministers met to seek a fix for Greece's public debt crisis.
EU Iran decision likely to rock markets next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/01/2012
» Next Monday's EU foreign ministers' meeting on the conflict between Iran and Western countries will see crude prices rise or fall depending on the resolution, but energy stocks and commodities are certain to experience high volatility come what may, says SCB Securities.
Manulife turns to small-cap Asian funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/01/2012
» Despite the challenging economic situation in the US and Europe, many Asian countries remain strong and still exhibit steady growth, says Tor Indhavivadhana, the newly appointed chief executive of Manulife Asset Management (Thailand).
UOBAM presents freehold project, property fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2012
» To cope with the new market landscape amid liberalisation, UOB Asset Management has launched the UOB freehold Eight Thonglor and is moving ahead with a new property fund.
Thai shares join sell-off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2012
» Thai stocks fell by 0.75% yesterday as most Asian markets closed lower on fresh worries about the European debt crisis after last week's credit downgrades of France and eight other countries.
APCS sees sales gains, new outlays
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2012
» The SET-listed Asia Precision Co (APCS) predicts revenue growth of 30% to 1.1 billion baht this year, helped by a 300-million-baht investment in a new factory and machinery aimed at boosting production capacity by 20%.
Tonic for turbulent times
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2012
» Two weeks ago, analysts were saying the SET index in the first quarter would ride a downward trend. A few days ago, their analysis changed tack. This recent volatility _ with the index shooting up and down 2-3% of capitalisation in a day _ is unusual.
KSEC: Euro risk eases ahead of elections
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/01/2012
» The impact of the euro-zone debt crisis which shook global markets last year seems to ease slightly as a brokerage house has revised down the possibility of a euro-zone crash to 40% from 50% previously.
SET had good 2011 despite high volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/01/2012
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand recorded the highest share turnover velocity in Asean last year, reflecting the volatility of world stock markets and rapid movements of funds in and out of equities.
FIDF shift carries pitfalls for commercial banking
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2012
» The banking industry continues to feel the pinch of financial debt left over from the 1997 crisis, and one analyst suggests investors avoid the sector while the political issues are sorted out.