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Baht surges to 5-year high near 31
Business, Published on 21/02/2019
» The baht soared to its highest level against the dollar in more than five years on Wednesday, on hopes that the US and China would be able to secure a trade deal and avert retaliatory tariffs. Analysts expect the local currency to continue marching past the 31-baht mark.
Good week for stocks as concerns EASE about fed
Business, Published on 23/11/2015
» Recap: The deadly attacks in Paris and minutes of the October Federal Reserve meeting, which appeared to point to a December interest-rate increase, rattled global stock markets early last week. However, investors went on a buying spree later as they took a deeper look at the Fed minutes and concluded any action would be gradual. Better-than-expected GDP data for Thailand in the third quarter also lent some support to Thai shares.
Baht rallies on inflows, current account
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/02/2015
» The baht climbed the most in two weeks after foreign funds pumped money into local stocks and the nation posted a record current-account surplus.
Global events set tone for choppy trading week
Business, Published on 11/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets last week were jolted by renewed concerns over China's economic health and escalating tension in Ukraine. The Thai stock market was in a tug of war between profit-taking and buying on dips.
Weekly business news quiz: October 21-25, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Check if you understand the issues and vocabulary in this week's most important business news stories.
Will condo oversupply lead to a real estate bubble?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/10/2010
» One of the largest Asset Management Companies in Thailand reports an oversupply of condos. Could this lead to a bubble and non-performing loans?