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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.
Where to look as rates dip
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2024
» After the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates for the first time in four years last week with more trims planned, positive sentiment pulsed for various assets.
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.
Gold price continues to rise as traders wait for Fed signals
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/08/2024
» The price of gold is on an upward trend after hitting a new record high of US$2,531 an ounce on Tuesday, with investors waiting for clues from the Federal Reserve about interest rate cuts at its September meeting.
Trading value stays low on Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/09/2023
» Although the Thai stock market index rebounded last month as the new government took office, the average trading value remained low on both the main and secondary bourses on continued worries over the US interest rate policy and the slowing Chinese economy.
Asian markets sell off amid recession worries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2022
» RECAP: Asian markets sold off sharply on Friday and Europe followed as investors braced for a hefty US rate hike next week amid growing concerns of a global recession following warnings from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2022
» RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two years.