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War risks weigh on markets, crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2026
» A prolonged Middle East conflict could weigh heavily on global financial markets, triggering a broad risk-off environment that pressures equities and cryptocurrencies while increasing volatility across asset classes.
Conflict, US inflation pressure local stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/10/2023
» The war in the Middle East may escalate and US inflation remains high, putting pressure on Thai stocks to fall more than 2%.
SET tumbles as World Bank cuts outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) fell by more than 1.5% to below 1,450 points on Tuesday based on rising concerns about growing public debt and economic growth after the World Bank lowered its Thai GDP forecast.
Bourse looks to respite in the first half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/01/2020
» Easing concerns over external uncertainties are expected to lend a boost to the first-half stock market outlook, but the 2020 US presidential election and global financial strains could obscure investment appetite in the second half, says SCB Securities (SCBS).
Tisco: Potential US-Iran escalation raises oil prices
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2020
» Possible escalations in the US-Iran geopolitical conflict could push up oil prices to US$70 per barrel, subsequently adding to downside risk for a further global economic slowdown, said Tisco's Economic Strategy Unit.