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Easing of fuel subsidies sparks winners and losers among stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/03/2026
» Thailand's move to rein in petrol price subsidies is likely to reshape sector dynamics, with fuel retailers emerging as key beneficiaries, while the transport, retail and tourism sectors face rising cost pressures, analysts say.
War impact likely to unfold in phases
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2026
» Thailand's economy and equity market could face mounting pressure if tensions between the US-Israel alliance and Iran escalate, with risks evolving from short-term financial market volatility to a deeper economic slowdown, says InnovestX Securities.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
Investors urged to buy gold as price surges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/07/2025
» DBS Vickers Securities recommends investors increase their exposure to gold and reduce their allocation of government bonds from developed economies, predicting the bullion price will hit US$3,765 an ounce by the fourth quarter of this year.
Brokerages back dividend tax exemption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Brokerage firms are urging the Ministry of Finance to exempt dividend tax for stock investment to help revive investors' interest in the Thai market, which has declined by more than 20% year to date.
Border standoff hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/06/2025
» The border confrontation between Thailand and Cambodia has caused investor jitters across regional bourses, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index dropping by 4.8% since May 15.
Investors urged to adjust portfolios
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (ESU) advises investors to adjust their portfolios to mitigate risks from US protectionist policies by focusing on US finance and energy stocks to capitalise on profit opportunities.
Analysts raise year-end target for SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/09/2024
» Stock market analysts project that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index will rise by year-end, along with gold prices due to economic weakness in the US and the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut.
Brokerages push cash as market ripples
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/10/2023
» Investors are recommended to hold cash at roughly 20% of their portfolio amid a volatile stock market as the US bond yield rose to a 16-year high and the dollar continues to appreciate, with the market assuming the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again this year.
Government warned over dangers of deficits
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2023
» The government should be wary of becoming addicted to budget deficits because it will affect the economy in the long run, warns the chief economist at Kiatnakin Phatra Securities.