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Selective strategies key amid energy price surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/04/2026
» Thailand's equity market is bracing for renewed cost pressures as energy prices surge, echoing patterns seen during earlier stages of the Russia-Ukraine war, with analysts urging selective positioning amid rising inflation risks, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Global investors fear missing the trends
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/10/2025
» Global investors appear to be in a "fear of missing out" (FOMO) mode, with strong buying momentum continuing to flow into gold and trendy equities worldwide, despite heightened risks from renewed US-China trade tensions and political uncertainty in the US.
Asian shares rise as Chinese sell-off eases
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly gained on Friday after an intense sell-off of Chinese equities eased, amid reports the country's financial regulators could intervene to slow the dumping. A Wall Street stock rally also lifted sentiment.
Crowdfunding industry sees steep contraction in first half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand's crowdfunding industry faced a steep contraction in the first half of 2025, with fundraising volumes plunging 60% year-on-year to 733 million baht, amid tightening liquidity and rising non-performing loans (NPLs), according to crowdfunding provider Investree.
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Analysts see Bitcoin at $100,000 soon
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/05/2025
» Crypto analysts expect Bitcoin to soar to US$100,000, even if the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeps interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, based on strong institutional buying of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Pundits warn of earnings downturn amid trade war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2025
» The first-quarter net profits of listed Thai companies are projected to decline 13% year-on-year, but grow 16% quarter-on-quarter, according to analysts who warn an earnings downgrade is on the horizon given the trade war.
KTAM predicts asset growth of 10% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2025
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) aims to grow its assets under management (AUM) by 10% to hit 1 trillion baht this year, maintaining its position as the third-largest asset manager in Thailand.
BKI trims premium target for 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/11/2024
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has downgraded its 2024 premium target to 32 billion baht based on the decline in the motor insurance business as the automotive industry sags, claims rise, government spending is delayed and economic growth slows.
SCB CIO touts tech, utility stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO) sees the global stock market becoming more volatile as it enters the final stretch of the US presidential election, recommending investors focus on technology and utility stocks with high growth potential and strong financial results.