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Trump's Fed nominee sparks global sell-off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» Market participants continue to view gold prices as being in a long-term uptrend, despite recent volatility triggered by US President Donald Trump's confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair.
Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Thai exporters told to make better use of free trade deals
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Caretaker commerce minister Suphajee Suthumpun is urging Thai exporters to make fuller use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to unlock untapped trade potential, after finding that 54% of eligible companies currently utilise FTA privileges.
Bualuang Securities eyes Q4 earnings growth for SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/01/2026
» Listed Thai companies are expected to post solid year-on-year earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with momentum likely to continue into the first quarter of 2026, even as political uncertainty weighs on market sentiment, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
SET posts weakest performance in region
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) continues to face significant structural and cyclical challenges this year, after posting the weakest performance in the region in 2025.
Analysts expect crypto bull market to persist
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2025
» Renewed US-China trade tensions sparked a massive sell-off in the crypto market last month, with Bitcoin plunging from US$122,000 to $107,000 at one point, but analysts are referring to it as a "deep but temporary" reset, adding the bull cycle is not over yet.
Brokerage expects SET to rise 5% by year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has maintained its Thai stock market index estimate for year-end 2025 at 1,376 points, about 5% higher than it is now, expecting foreign fund inflows to gradually return as the global interest rate downtrend begins, although an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble in overheated US tech stocks could trigger volatility.
New government boosts confidence in Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/10/2025
» Equity strategists are raising their year-end estimates for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, citing improving domestic political stability and likely interest rate cuts under the new Bank of Thailand governor that could lift corporate earnings and investor sentiment.
Large health premium uptick expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/09/2025
» Thai health insurance premiums are expected to increase by almost 10% this year and continue that trajectory into 2026, driven by a surge in medical inflation that has reached the highest rate globally, demographics, and the rising threat of emerging diseases.
Export growth to slow as US tariffs take effect
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thai exports are expected to lose their growth momentum following the imposition of a 19% US import tariff, despite robust growth of 13% in the first seven months of the year, say analysts.