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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.
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.
Investors nudged to diversify portfolios
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2025
» As Thai equities have staged a rebound, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) recommends investors diversify their portfolios in the second half of 2025 with a focus on tech stocks, bonds and gold.
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.
Thai markets to stay volatile for rest of year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) expects Thailand's stock market to remain volatile in the second half of 2025 as domestic and external headwinds continue to weigh on sentiment, though a recovery is possible in the final quarter that could lift the Thai index to 1,280 points by year-end.
Thai equities attract foreigners in July
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/07/2025
» Foreign investors continued to pour money into Thai equities throughout July, with net inflows exceeding 11 billion baht as the Thai stock market became more attractive due to a weaker dollar and hopes of a favourable outcome from US-Thai trade negotiations, say analysts.
Analysts turn wary for rest of 2025
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/07/2025
» Investment analysts have adopted a cautious stance for the second half of the year, citing growing political instability, slowing economic momentum and global uncertainty.
Corporate bond issuance flat this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/01/2025
» Thai corporate bond issuance this year is projected to tally 850-900 billion baht, on par with last year, though the market continues to face risk from defaults and debt deferrals amid economic uncertainty, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
SEC to accelerate legal action against market offenders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to take legal action against offenders under the Securities and Exchange Act this week, in a move to restore confidence in the Thai stock market.
Analysts prefer property, retail and banking
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2024
» Market analysts recommend stocks in the property, retail and banking sectors as the major beneficiaries of the Bank of Thailand's unexpected interest rate cut, the first reduction in four years.