Showing 1 - 8 of 8
Seeking a balance
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» As returns in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand shrink in the face of high demand and increased restrictions, real-estate investors in Asia are looking for new places to go, with Malaysia and Thailand among their targets.
Draft decree on digital assets approved
Business, Published on 28/03/2018
» The cabinet approved a draft of a royal decree Tuesday to regulate digital-asset-related transactions endorsed by the Council of State.
Syria and Trump-Xi talks keep investors on sidelines
Business, Published on 10/04/2017
» Recap: Markets were rattled late last week after US cruise missiles struck a Syrian air base, while global investors moved to the sidelines pending the outcome of talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Safe-haven assets such as the yen and gold soared and oil prices also surged. The formal promulgation of the country's 20th constitution, ensuring an election sometime late next year, helped keep the Thai stock market in a rangebound trade.
Trump tantrums keep traders on edge, SET dips
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2017
» Recap: World stock markets retreated as investors shied away from riskier assets over renewed concerns about US President Donald Trump's controversial ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries and protectionist rhetoric that fanned fears of a global trade war. Buying ahead of corporate earnings releases and hopes for dividend payments cushioned the Thai stock market against a steep fall.
Emerging markets revive but us rate move looms
Business, Published on 28/11/2016
» Recap: The prospect of higher US interest rates moved markets all last week, with the Dow powering above 19,000 points, though the long US dollar rally paused on Friday while gold rebounded from a nine-month low. Emerging-market shares staged their first weekly advance in more than a month, led by commodity and energy producers. European shares were little changed, oil slipped back as hopes dimmed for an Opec production cut, and US Treasuries fell.
SEC hurries to acquire blockchain trading advantage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is studying the possibility of issuing licences for blockchain-based securities trading as it seeks to encourage the local stock market to gain first-mover advantage in the new technology race.
Investors cheer central banks, Jasmine buoys set
Business, Published on 26/09/2016
» Recap: The US Federal Reserve's less-hawkish view on the pace of interest-rate increases, coupled with policy tweaks by the Bank of Japan, buoyed global stock markets last week. The Thai bourse tracked global movements before profit-taking set in on Friday, while a huge tender offer for Jasmine International (JAS) shares also created a bounce.
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.