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Follow the yellow brick road
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/05/2024
» Gold prices were stagnant in early May, settling just above the US$2,300 threshold during the first weekend of the month, after briefing touching the lowest level since early April.
Rejig of incentives sought to encourage investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is preparing to propose to the Finance Ministry reviving long-term equity funds (LTFs) and adjusting the investment conditions for Thailand ESG funds to attract more investment into the local bourse.
K-Asset favours diversification to reduce risk
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2024
» Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset) expects the Thai stock market to fall in the second quarter as US inflation and interest rates slowly decrease, recommending investors diversify their risk by investing in the US and Indian stock markets.
Bualuang Securities sees SET index reaching 1,600 points next year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is projected to reach 1,600 points next year, up from 1,400 points at present, as the improving economy should enhance the recovery of the bourse, according to Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Market chiefs: No plan to ban short-selling
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2023
» Stock market regulators confirmed on Thursday that they have no plan to ban short-selling after the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) fell sharply to below 1,400 points before recovering slightly in afternoon trade.
Trading value stays low on Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/09/2023
» Although the Thai stock market index rebounded last month as the new government took office, the average trading value remained low on both the main and secondary bourses on continued worries over the US interest rate policy and the slowing Chinese economy.
Krungsri: Digital wallet offers temporary boost
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/09/2023
» The government's 10,000-baht digital wallet policy could provide a short-term bump to the Thai economy and drive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index up to 1,750 points by the end of 2024, says Krungsri Securities.
Opportunities aplenty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2023
» As the outlook for stock markets globally remains far from rosy, weighed down by fears of recession, continuing high inflation and elevated interest rates, investors are chasing investment options that can offer a sensible return.
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
Asian stocks rally after US rate increase
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/07/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) joined a rally of Asian bourses yesterday after the US Federal Reserve lifted interest rates to a 22-year high and downplayed the prospects of an American recession this year.