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K-Research puts GDP growth at 1.2%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2025
» GDP growth this year could be as low as 1.2% or even less if the government fails to clinch a deal with the US that ensures the reciprocal tariff is competitive with those granted to neighbouring countries, said Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
Traders upgrade 2025 gold price forecast
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2025
» The Gold Traders Association (GTA) has upgraded its international gold price forecast for 2025 to US$3,400 an ounce from $3,200, adding the domestic price could top 50,000 baht per baht-weight in the second quarter.
Investor sentiment rises to neutral
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2025
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI), measured by the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco), improved to the neutral zone last month from bearish sentiment a month earlier, supported by the government stimulus package, while fund outflows were the biggest drag.
Analyst sees headwinds persisting until mid-2025
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/07/2024
» A high level of non-performing loans (NPLs), slow loan growth and rising household debt will continue to pressure banks until the first half of next year as a reduction in consumer purchasing power and rising living costs will affect not only small businesses but also large companies, analysts say.
Why is the SET in a protracted slump?
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/07/2024
» On July 1, with investors searching for clues about their investments in the second half of 2024, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index slipped below the psychological level of 1,300 points for the second time in a month.
New state investment fund planned
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/06/2024
» Stock analysts are throwing their support behind the Finance Ministry's plan to set up a new fund to invest in Thai shares, saying it could increase trading in the fourth quarter.
Investor confidence index hits 5-month low
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/11/2023
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) investor confidence index (ICI) plunged to a five-month low and returned to the bearish zone in October, weighed down by the Israel-Hamas conflict and capital outflows.
Leading Chinese investors to the SET
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/09/2023
» Bearish sentiment this year may prompt many investors to shy away from the Thai stock market.
Investor confidence takes a nosedive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The investor confidence index retreated to bearish territory for the first time in eight months in May as political conflicts and an economic slowdown undermined sentiment, suppressing the positive impact of a tourism recovery, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
EVs on a roll
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/01/2021
» 2020 has been rough for industries all over the world. Even the automotive industry could not escape the unique challenges stemming from pandemic-induced lockdowns, the economic slump and subdued consumer confidence, all of which have caused car sales to nosedive globally.