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Geopolitical risks cloud equity market outlook
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2026
» Escalating tensions between Iran, the US and Israel could trigger a major military confrontation within 3-4 months, potentially driving crude oil prices as high as US$135 per barrel in a worst-case scenario, pundits warn.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
ThaiBMA reveals growing trend of bond defaults, delays
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) has revealed a growing trend of bond payment defaults and delays in 2025, particularly among small-cap issuers facing liquidity challenges due to Thailand's economic slowdown.
Corporate bond issuance stymied amid wait for lower rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/10/2024
» The value of new corporate bonds dropped 14% during the first nine months of this year to 704 billion baht as market conditions were cool to fundraising, with bond issuers waiting for interest rate reductions, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
Asian shares revive after big US tech rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2023
» RECAP: Shares in Asia rallied yesterday after robust earnings from tech giants Meta, Microsoft and Alphabet buoyed Wall Street, where the S&P 500 had its best day since the first week of the year.
Lingering bank worries keep lid on Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares came under pressure yesterday after lingering banking stability concerns gripped Wall Street, while bond markets bet that recent rate hikes by central banks will be among the last of the cycle, allowing for policy relief later in the year.
Asian shares slide, SET falls on weak GDP data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares and currencies slipped on Friday as strong economic data from the US and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears that the US central bank will stick to its path of interest rate increases to tame inflation.
SET loses ground after 4% gain in August
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/09/2022
» RECAP: Global stock markets lost ground this week as investors assessed the impact of more US interest rate hikes and tensions over Taiwan. External factors remained the key factors affecting market sentiment in Asia including Thailand.
SET sentiment buoyed by record earnings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2022
» RECAP: The SET Index surged at midweek after listed firms reported record-high second-quarter earnings of 350 billion baht, reviving investor confidence, before easing back on profit-taking yesterday. US equities were rangebound, reflecting mixed opinions on economic data and uncertainty about the size of the Fed's next interest-rate increase.
Covid and China crackdown sap regional confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2021
» Recap: Emerging market shares slid 0.8% yesterday as worries about a widening regulatory crackdown in China and surges in Covid-19 cases sapped investor confidence. But European stocks hit new highs and were on track for their fourth consecutive week of gains on the prospect of more forecast-beating corporate earnings and a steady recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn.