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PM blames court cases for SET decline
Published on 11/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday admitted that the current political situation could be affecting the stock market, which hit a four-year low on Monday.
Political uncertainties drive stocks down to four-year low
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/06/2024
» Thai stocks plunged to a four-year low on Monday as investors fretted over political uncertainties, with the market awaiting the Constitutional Court's decision on the status of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet.
SET index could slip further amid BoT spat
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip below 1,300 points after plunging to a four-year low on Thursday, as political uncertainties loom and news emerged that the Srettha Thavisin coalition government is seeking ways to exert more power at the Bank of Thailand.
SET devises plan for foreign firms, family businesses
Business, Published on 06/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has developed a strategic business plan to attract foreign industries with operations in Thailand as well as family businesses to list on the Thai bourse, aiming to prop up market capitalisation.
Asian shares recover on hopes for policy support
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks recovered on Friday after a three-day selling streak, boosted by a decline in US Treasury yields and weakness in the dollar amid optimism for more policy support after disappointing economic data from the US, China and Japan.
An urgent mission for new bourse leader
Business, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) board resolved on May 15 to appoint Kitipong Urapeepattanapong as the 19th chairman of the bourse.
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.
Equities tipped to hit new high amid rate cut hopes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/05/2024
» Global stocks, especially on the US exchanges, could hit an all-time high in the second quarter as investors are expected to embrace riskier assets after concerns ease over the Federal Reserve's interest rate actions, says Thai wealth management platform Finnomena.
Aberdeen anticipates stock market recovery in second half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/05/2024
» Aberdeen Asset Management (Thailand) (Abrdn) anticipates a potential recovery of the Thai stock market in the second half of the year.
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.