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Pundits predict BoT rate cut in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/01/2024
» Economists predict the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will start to cut its policy rate in the second half to 2% in line with the country's economic situation and based on the assumption of a United States Federal Reserve (Fed) policy rate cut in the second quarter.
KTB to launch 26 depositary receipts this year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2024
» Krungthai Bank (KTB), the leading issuer of depositary receipts (DRs) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, is planning to issue 26 more this year, covering famous companies and the "Magnificent Seven" US stocks.
Equities muted as timing of US rate cuts unclear
Business, Published on 06/01/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday and the dollar was near a three-week high as traders dialled back bets of early US interest-rate cuts, after Federal Reserve meeting minutes provided few clues.
Depositary receipt investments poised to proliferate
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2024
» Depositary receipts (DRs) are expected to be increasingly popular with Thai investors in 2024 because they facilitate investment in well-known foreign stocks, allowing portfolio diversification and substantial returns, say executives.
What's in store for 2024
Business, Published on 30/12/2023
» From the planned licensing of virtual banks to the continued rise of lifestyle-related businesses, this is what consumers can expect in 2024.
Thai bond rally may be ending
Published on 21/12/2023
» A 7% gain in Thai bonds has turned them into one of emerging Asia’s best performers in the final quarter of 2023, but there are signs to suggest the rally may be about to end.
High debt remains key concern
Business, Published on 18/12/2023
» Government efforts to tackle informal debt and loan sharks are a good starting point to reduce the household debt crisis, but this could prove a strenuous task, say researchers and industry leaders.
ASPS outlines winners in Easy E-Receipt scheme
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/12/2023
» Stocks in the tourism, packaging, consumer goods and banking sectors are expected to benefit from the government's "Easy E-Receipt" programme that was approved last week by the cabinet in an effort to stimulate domestic spending, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Baht set to rise next week
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» The baht is expected to rise to 35 to the US dollar next week as the greenback weakens after investors forecast an end to Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Krungthai Bank Offers 5% Interest on USD Deposits
Published on 15/11/2023
» Krungthai Bank is introducing new money management options for customers holding US dollars. The 4-month Fixed USD FCD offers an impressive interest rate of up to 5%. Alternatively, customers can choose a preferential exchange rate when converting their dollars into a Thai baht account.