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China worries keep lid on global equity gains
Business, Published on 25/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.
Global events set tone for choppy trading week
Business, Published on 11/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets last week were jolted by renewed concerns over China's economic health and escalating tension in Ukraine. The Thai stock market was in a tug of war between profit-taking and buying on dips.
Condo bubble danger ahead?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2013
» As foreign capital flowed into Thailand recently, many feared stock & real estate prices were far above true value, a bubble ready to burst...
SET index drops 3.50 points
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2012
» Thai stocks dipped slightly on Friday in the absence of new local catalysts, while foreign investors reacted indifferently to a sketchy agreement to create a single European banking supervisor.
Banks offering low-rate mortgages to flood victims
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2012
» Banks are offering special mortgage rates for customers in flood-hit areas as they begin to implement the central bank's soft-loan programme.
Flood damage costs rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/10/2011
» Floods hit Ayutthaya with 7% of Thailand's economy & 15% of manufacturing output. Floods in Bangkok could add 50 billion baht of damage or more.
Baht appreciation: What can be done?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/11/2010
» Economist Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput takes a thorough look at what can be done about the rising value of the Thai baht which threatens Thailand's export competitiveness.