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Analysts see buoyant SET following rate cut
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/02/2026
» Analysts are lifting Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index estimates for 2026 after the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 1.00%, the lowest level in nearly four years, triggering expectations of a market re-rating.
Eastspring pushes global, Asia equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/07/2025
» Amid US tariff tensions, Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) has recommended global and Asia ex-China equities as a way to navigate volatility.
Pundits push high-dividend stocks for Q3
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/07/2025
» Analysts recommend a focus on high-dividend, low political-risk stocks in the third quarter of this year.
Tris upbeat on life sector expanding this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2025
» Thailand's life insurance sector is expected to expand steadily this year, supported by rising health awareness and growing demand for critical illness coverage, while non-life insurers may see margins tighten amid rising claims from natural disasters, says credit rating agency Tris.
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.
SET president optimistic for 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/01/2024
» Stocks related to tourism and industries that would benefit from lower interest rate are expected to drive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to rebound, while geopolitical conflicts remain a drag, says an exchange executive.
Local rates seen lower in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2024
» Institutional investors expect Thailand's policy interest rate to be cut by 0.25% to 2.25% this year, recommending an overweight position in fixed income assets, according to the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
Household debt, bad loans to hit finance firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2023
» Rising household debt and non-performing loans (NPLs) are going to hurt listed companies in leasing, hire-purchase and finance because they are drag on the economy and lower consumer purchasing power, says an analyst.
Eastspring looks to China, Asia and US
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2023
» Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) is to prioritise its investments in China, the rest of Asia and the US in the second quarter, with a focus on tech and high-growth stocks that would continue the growth from the first quarter.