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Thai stocks hit by stubbornly high rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/06/2024
» The expectation that US interest rates will remain "high for longer" continues to pressure stock investments globally, with funds flowing out of emerging markets including Thailand, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Global equity income touted on Fed rate move
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2024
» The Federal Reserve is expected to cut US interest rates 2-3 times this year starting from its June meeting, making global equity income a promising investment, says London-based Newton Investment Management.
Insurers eye 2-4% premiums growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2024
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) is targeting industry premium growth of 2-4% this year to 640-650 billion baht, with health insurance premiums expanding by double digits.
Insurance foresees 5-6% growth next year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The insurance industry is projected to expand 5-6% in 2024 with premiums of 301-303 billion baht thanks to the high growth of electric vehicle (EV) and health insurance, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Firms want hand in forming policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/12/2023
» Executives of Thai listed companies want the government to refrain from increasing the country's fiscal burden and distorting markets, while seeking private sector participation in formulating policies, according to a survey by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Stock investor confidence hits 7-month high in August
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/09/2023
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) rose to a seven-month high in August as stock investors were hopeful the formation of a new government and likely economic stimulus measures would revive the Thai economy, already backed by a strong tourism recovery.
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
KCG shares fall after dairy producer's B1.3bn IPO
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/08/2023
» Shares of KCG Corporation Plc debuted on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday as Thailand's leading manufacturer of biscuits and dairy products mobilises more than 1.3 billion baht worth of fresh funds to finance its future expansion.
Tisco Asset pinpoints opportunities in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/06/2023
» Tisco Asset Management recommends Thai equity mutual funds related to the domestic economy and tourism as well as Chinese equities, US technology and dividend stocks, and US bonds for the second half of this year.
KAsset is feeling bullish on China amid reopening
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2023
» Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset), the largest mutual fund company by assets under management (AUM), reports a healthy start to the year with net inflows of more than 30 billion baht in the first quarter.