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Baht fundamentals have deteriorated
Business, Published on 23/05/2024
» Uncertainty surrounding the US interest rate trajectory, alongside geopolitical tensions, underpin much of the baht's weakness so far this year. We think the baht will trade sideways and reach 37.50 to the US dollar by year-end once these temporary factors subside.
Calculating the cost of war
Business, Published on 29/04/2024
» Currency depreciation, a surge in oil prices and a decline in purchasing power often result from geopolitical conflicts.
A tale of two havens
Business, Published on 24/04/2024
» The substantial outperformance of US equities versus US Treasuries over the first quarter of 2024 has left many multi-asset managers and investors asking: what’s next?
ASPS sees interest rate cut in June
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut interest rates only once this year, at its June meeting, propping up the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index from a low of about 1,350 points at present to a high of 1,450 points this quarter, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Bank of Thailand maintains policy rate at 2.5%
Business, Published on 11/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has resisted government pleas for a reduction of the policy rate, deciding on Wednesday to keep the rate unchanged at 2.5% for a third straight meeting, noting the Thai economy is sustaining its growth trajectory and surpassing the level of 2023.
It's not entertaining
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/04/2024
» Re: "Parents and children explore a maze at 'The Maze Adventure'", (BP photo, April 1).
World Bank cuts Thai growth forecast
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/04/2024
» The World Bank has slashed its forecast for Thailand's GDP growth in 2024 to 2.8%, citing a global trade slowdown and delays in the country's fiscal budget disbursement.
UOBAM steers investors towards corporate bonds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2024
» UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) recommends investors reduce their cash and short-term government debt instrument holdings as the cycle of interest rate hikes has passed.
KTAM touts debt instruments, stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/03/2024
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) advises investors to balance their portfolio by focusing on debt instruments and stocks amid the global economic slowdown and rising uncertainties.
Local bourses extend trading hours
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Market for Alternative Investment (MAI) are extending their daily trading hours from March 25, opening the afternoon session 30 minutes earlier, allowing trade on the two bourses for five hours per day.