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Tisco ESU expects more Fed rate cuts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its policy rate by 50 basis points (bps) this year to counter growing weakness in the labour market, followed by another reduction of 25-50 bps next year to avoid the US economy sliding into recession, says Tisco Bank's Economic Strategy Unit (ESU).
Imminent US interest rate cut likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2025
» Foreign capital is expected to flow into the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled an interest rate cut in September, although short-term domestic political uncertainties could limit the upside, analysts say.
ASPS: Big rate cut raises recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2024
» A large Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week may be followed by a US recession in the next six months, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), which advised investor caution as the central bank is expected to start a programme of easing this month.
SET trumpets recent improvement
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/09/2024
» The Thai stock market has soared the highest in Asia this month-to-date, rising 6% in dollar terms, with foreign investors returning to become net buyers of more than 20 billion baht, supported by both domestic and external factors, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Power equities benefit from strong baht
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/09/2024
» Power generation companies on the Stock Exchange to Thailand (SET) are benefiting from the strong baht, says Yuanta Securities Thailand, adding that retail, communications and finance stocks usually attract investment when the baht appreciates beyond 34 to the dollar.
SET continues to appeal to foreigners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/09/2022
» After hitting a six-month high of US$1.6 billion in August, foreign capital is expected to continue to flow into the Thai stock market for the rest of 2022 as an economic recovery takes hold, coupled with high foreign reserves and sparse impact from geopolitical conflicts, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Markets plunge on US rate hike fears
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/08/2022
» Thai and other Asian stock markets tumbled on Monday, with the regional benchmark approaching a two-year low last seen in mid-July, as investors fled risk assets after the US Federal Reserve signalled that it would keep raising interest rates to rein in inflation.
ASP looks to digital assets in hunt for higher growth rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/08/2021
» Asia Plus Group Holdings (ASP) is considering direct and indirect investment in digital assets because they have higher growth trends than traditional assets.
Covid, China worries and Fed keep shares in check
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2021
» Recap: Global shares fell for the fifth straight day yesterday as investors fretted about the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant, slowing Chinese growth and the timing of Federal Reserve stimulus reduction. The US dollar continued to rise as a safe haven after hitting nine-month high on Thursday.
Whiff of QE tapering damages markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2021
» Asia-Pacific stock markets fell on Thursday morning following the Federal Reserve's hint at the possibility of tapering its quantitative easing (QE) this year in the minutes of its latest meeting.