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Thai bonds post longest rally
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2014
» Thailand's slowest inflation in five years and prospects of a protracted slump in oil prices are a boon for bond investors enjoying the longest rally since 2010.
Growing global growth worries put stocks in red
Business, Published on 13/10/2014
» Recap: The International Monetary Fund's reduction of its forecast for world economic growth jolted global stock markets early last week and also sent oil prices plunging. A dovish tone in US Federal Reserve minutes helped ease worries briefly before markets sank again on Friday. Thai shares were hit by foreign investor selling and profit-taking by local investors.
Emerging markets' high-yield bond funds still attract
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/09/2014
» Investors' appetite for high-yield bond funds that invest in other emerging markets is expected to remain strong throughout this year, thanks to their higher returns compared with local bond funds.
Growth optimism boosts baht, bonds
Bloomberg News, Published on 31/07/2014
» The Thai baht posted its biggest two-month gain since October as overseas investors increased purchases of the nation’s assets on optimism the military government will revive economic growth.
Small-cap funds edge blue chips in SET over H1
Business, Published on 10/07/2014
» Mutual funds underperformed the broader market the first half of this year, with funds investing in small and medium-cap stocks offering the highest return, says Morningstar Research (Thailand).
Bond issues set for record high in 2014
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/07/2014
» New corporate bond issues are now expected to reach a record 600 billion baht this year as companies rush to take advantage of low borrowing costs before an expected rate rise in 2015, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
SET decline a 'correction'
Business, Published on 21/03/2014
» Global bourses and bond markets fell yesterday after new Federal Reserve chairwoman Jenet Yellen suggested interest rates in her country might increase sooner that financial markets were anticipating.
Low-interest environment fuels funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2014
» Thailand's mutual fund business is forecast to grow 10% this year as yield-hungry investors flee low-interest bank deposits and pursue other investments offering higher returns.
Moody's raises Ireland rating to investment grade Baa3
AFP, Published on 18/01/2014
» Moody's raised Ireland's sovereign debt rating on Friday, pulling it out of junk territory to an investment-grade Baa3 in recognition of the eurozone country's exit from a huge EU-IMF rescue programme.
Baht, bonds, stocks advance
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/12/2013
» Baht, bonds and stocks rose as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolved the House of Representatives after lawmakers from the Democrat Party quit en masse to join protests aimed at ousting her.