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Trade optimism lifts world equities, SET retreats
Business, Published on 02/03/2019
» Recap: Global stock markets were lifted by reports that a US-China trade deal could be reached within the month, while Indian shares rose as Pakistan prepared to return a captured Indian Air Force pilot, potentially easing tensions between the two nuclear powers.
GDP data, smooth election could fuel baht rally
Published on 17/02/2019
» The baht is looking to repeat its performance as one of Asia’s best currencies last year. Monday’s growth data will shed light on a key pillar of its recent strength and may help it stay in pole position at least through the first quarter.
'Brand Modi' to the rescue?
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 07/01/2019
» In the face of a strong challenge from the Congress-led opposition, India's governing party is preparing to unleash the charisma of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to win a second term in the general election this year.
Can Modi repeat?
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 24/09/2018
» A day is a long time in politics, so they say. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in power for four years and four months, and his day of reckoning with the voters is still seven months away.
US stock gauges hit record highs amid currency crises
Business, Published on 01/09/2018
» Recap: An overnight drop in the Argentinian peso and fresh concerns about an ongoing trade dispute between China and the US pressured emerging-market currencies on Friday.
Stocks mixed amid Turkey worries, hopes for US-China trade deal
AFP, Published on 18/08/2018
» NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks finished higher on increased hopes of a resolution of the US-China trade impasse, while European stocks were pressured by worries over Turkey.
Global stocks mostly rise on China stimulus, earnings
AFP, Published on 25/07/2018
» NEW YORK: Global stock markets mostly rallied on Tuesday, helped by Chinese stimulus plans and a batch of generally strong US earnings from Google parent Alphabet and others.
Mixed reaction to scrapped summit, SET lower on week
Business, Published on 26/05/2018
» Recap: World stock markets were mixed after North Korea issued a surprisingly restrained response to US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to cancel a planned summit in Singapore. However, US-China trade tensions continue to weigh on sentiment, with US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross due to arrive in Beijing today for more talks.
Analysts think SET could break 1,900
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2018
» Despite financial volatility, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could peak at 1,910 points this year, buoyed by strong earnings of listed companies, says the Investment Analysts Association (IAA).
Asian markets build on global rally after US jobs report
AFP, Published on 12/03/2018
» HONG KONG: Asian markets on Monday extended last week's rally as a solid US jobs report boosted optimism in the world's top economy, fuelling a record close on Wall Street.