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Dovish tone from yellen heartens equity investors
Business, Published on 17/07/2017
» Recap: Most Asian stock markets gained last week as investors took their cue from another all-time closing high for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, while dovish comments from the Federal Reserve on the interest rate outlook also bolstered risk sentiment. Oil prices also rallied but the impact on the energy-heavy Thai bourse was limited.
Trump comments, 'hard Brexit' talk depress stocks
Business, Published on 23/01/2017
» Recap: Donald Trump's comment that the US dollar was too strong and blunting the country's competitiveness rattled global stock markets last week, as did fears over the impact of a "hard Brexit" as outlined by British PM Theresa May. As well, confusion about Mr Trump's political and economic agenda made investors step back from risky assets ahead of his inauguration on Friday. The Thai stock market tracked the global trend, but the magnitude of its fall was limited.
Emerging markets gain as US rate worries recede
Business, Published on 12/10/2015
» Recap: Disappointing US jobs data and minutes of the September Federal Reserve meeting triggered speculation that US interest rates will not rise until sometime next year, prompting capital flight back to emerging markets last week. Thai shares surged past 1,400 points, a level not seen since August.
Asian stocks down after weak US data
Published on 30/04/2015
» HONG KONG — Most Asian stock markets sank Thursday after US growth data fell well short of forecasts, with the dollar around two-month lows against the euro as the chances of an interest rate hike in early summer faded.
Asian stocks mostly down
Published on 28/04/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian markets mostly fell Tuesday following losses on Wall Street, with Shanghai losing more than 1% a day after hitting a seven-year high.
Set rides wave of ECB euphoria to 5.3% Gain
Business, Published on 26/01/2015
» Recap: An aggressive stimulus move by the European Central Bank (ECB) stoked a global stock rally last week. The Thai market also tracked the euphoria.
Asian markets mostly higher
AFP, Published on 05/12/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets mostly rose Friday, with the dollar again breaking 120 yen while the euro held onto gains after the European Central Bank shied away from fresh stimulus measures.
Asian stocks mixed after China rally
Published on 25/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday after a Chinese rate cut had fuelled a rally in the previous session, while Tokyo played catch-up following a long holiday weekend.
Asian stocks mostly down
Published on 20/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Thursday after another round of weak manufacturing data underlined the slowdown in China's economy, while minutes from the US Federal Reserve's latest meeting gave few hints about its plans for interest rates.
Asian stocks dip, Europe steady
Published on 19/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets slipped Wednesday despite record closing highs on Wall Street, with Tokyo stocks retreating after the central bank stood pat on monetary policy even as Japan tipped back into recession.