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Cautious tone from fed gives big lift to stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2016
» Recap: The cautious tone of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments on the global economy that lessened prospects for a US interest-rate increase triggered a global stock market rally last week. Positive investor response to her views also pushed the Thai stock market back above 1,400 points.
Phatra sets sights on top earners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2016
» Phatra Securities seeks to double its clients' wealth asset management value business to 600 billion baht in three years.
Foreign flight poses threat to stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2016
» The persistent exodus of foreign investors is of the greatest concern to the Thai stock market in 2016 after around 400 billion baht was cashed out over the past three years.
Global shares rally on fed set flat amid 4G frenzy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved sideways last week as sinking oil prices pushed down energy shares, and rebounded at the end of the week after the US Federal Reserve ended months of uncertainty by raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the first time in nine years. Thai stocks were little changed despite sinking on Friday, pulled down by telecoms as prices for 4G licences headed for a world record.
Stocks dive ahead of Fed's rate move
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/12/2015
» Joining a global market rout, Thai shares plunged to a nearly two-year low at one point Monday as investors turned risk-averse before this week's crucial US Federal Reserve meeting.
Stocks Gain as US job market roars back
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved up at the end of the week as US jobs data showed a bigger-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in October after two months of weakness. As well, a drop in the unemployment rate to 5% increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month for the first time in almost a decade. The Thai market also advanced.
JPMorgan: End state enterprise sop
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2015
» The government should reduce its stake in state enterprises to let them improve their competitiveness instead of waiting for support from the government, says ML Chayotid Kridakon, chief executive at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities (Thailand).
Bright future for mutual funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/08/2015
» Assets under management (AUM) in the mutual fund industry are expected to see annual growth of 10-15% over the next three years.
Slow local bourse keeps FIFs robust
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/08/2015
» Demand for foreign investment funds (FIFs) is expected to remain robust in the second half due largely to the bearish domestic stock market and the promising overseas market.
Stocks to face year of uncertainties
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/11/2014
» The Thai stock market next year is likely to be pressured by several uncertainties, with projected upside gains of 5-10%, say brokerage houses.