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Asian shares fall amid tougher rate talk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2022
» RECAP: Asian shares declined yesterday, as continued interest rate hikes and a steadfast hawkish stance by major central banks fuelled global recession worries and sapped risk sentiment, driving US and European markets down.
Covid and China crackdown sap regional confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2021
» Recap: Emerging market shares slid 0.8% yesterday as worries about a widening regulatory crackdown in China and surges in Covid-19 cases sapped investor confidence. But European stocks hit new highs and were on track for their fourth consecutive week of gains on the prospect of more forecast-beating corporate earnings and a steady recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn.
Volatile markets after US elections
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2020
» Stock market volatility is likely to heighten this week as a delay in the US presidential vote count could happen because of the persistent Covid-19 outbreak, analysts say.
DWs enable access to US equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/09/2020
» With persistent low investment returns for domestic equities, bonds and deposit accounts, foreign securities firms are offering an investment opportunity in US equities through derivative warrants (DWs) linked to the S&P 500 index in order to reap a better return.
Government Pension Fund makes modest gold play
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2020
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) has crept into gold investment to generate better returns after seeing meagre results from low-risk assets.
Kasikorn Securities sees firming baht in Q1 2019
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2018
» The baht is expected to appreciate next quarter on optimism ahead of the general election and lower expectations of fast-paced rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve, says Kasikorn Securities (KS).
Spoiled for choice
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2018
» With the end of 2018 approaching, it's time for income earners to review their tax-saving strategy to ensure that they maximise returns when tax filing season starts early next year.
SET's downturn mirrored in region
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continued to tumble for a second day, due to persistent negative sentiments swirling around the US-China trade row and volatile oil prices.
Thai bond yields hang below US's for six months
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/04/2018
» Thai government bond yields have, for the first time ever, stayed below the returns of US government bonds for longer than six months. A persistent current account surplus and prolonged low inflation rates have led to the situation, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
SET forecast to hit 1,700 this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2017
» Thai shares are expected to extend their rally to hit 1,700 points by the end of this year, buoyed by persistent offshore fund inflows with the hope of picking up both capital gains and a profit windfall from the firmer baht and strong economic growth, SCB Securities (SCBS) forecasts.