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Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.
Business, Published on 28/09/2015
» Recap: Downbeat manufacturing data from the US and China stoked fresh worries over the global economy and sent Asian stock markets down. Sahaviriya Steel Industries Plc's debt woes also rattled Thai stocks with its shares and those of its three major lenders coming under a selling spree.
Business, Published on 29/06/2015
» Recap: The Greek debt crisis cast a cloud over global stock markets last week but Thailand staged a modest rally. Chinese stocks plummeted 8% on Friday as investors rushed to cash out amid signs that an eight-month bull run was ending.
Business, Published on 27/04/2015
» Recap: While US markets surged, many other global stock markets sagged in response to disappointing factory activity in China, Japan and the euro zone, and concerns over Greek debt. The same worries pushed down Thai stocks.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2013
» As foreign investment money flows into Thailand, fears of speculation, high stock & real estate prices & burst bubbles worry experts.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2012
» Loans to repair flood damage & competition with government banks (specializing in housing, SMEs, farming) keeping interest rates high at commercial banks.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2011
» The Bangkok of Thailand and Finance Ministry, a husband & wife who should keep their arguments private, Dr Puey Ungphakorn once reflected.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2011
» Outcry over appropriateness of top securities regulator taking personal role in stakeholder dispute within listed company.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2011
» Interest rates are rising. Business size and existing debt are key survival indicators.