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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.
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.
Asian bourses advance but SET could see volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose yesterday while currencies fell against a firmer US dollar, as investors awaited a key US jobs report for more clues about interest rates after mixed signals from global central banks.
Rates, inflation and energy have investors' attention
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2022
» RECAP: Global markets remained fixated this week on inflation, interest rates and energy prices. There was added drama in Britain, where the passing of Queen Elizabeth II came just two days after Prime Minister Liz Truss took office and announced a bold plan to cap soaring energy prices for two years.
An insurance veteran goes public
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/06/2022
» After 80 years in business, Thai Life Insurance (TLI), the country's second largest life insurer, is going public in 2022 to enable sustainable growth through digital transformation, business expansion and improvement of corporate governance.
Ministry closes 2 Covid-hit insurers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/04/2022
» The Finance Ministry has revoked the business licences of Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, effective yesterday, after the two companies were declared financially incapable of paying outstanding claims, according to the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC).
JP Morgan upgrades contraction view to -3%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/10/2020
» Thailand's GDP contraction is expected to be less severe because of the resumption of economic activity, but the government should be more assertive in shoring up public and private consumption to compensate depressed exports and tourism, says JP Morgan Thailand.
Mastering the nuts and bolts of investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/05/2020
» From the basics of engineering studies at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang to extending his education with an MBA at Chulalongkorn University's Sasin Graduate Institute, Vasin Vanichvoranun has successfully chased his dream of becoming a fund manager and now oversees the whole investment industry from a bird's-eye view.
Eastern corridor commodities exchange mulled
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is preparing to study a proof of concept to establish a commodities exchange in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), aiming to increase market competitiveness through tax privileges and lower funding costs in the free trade zone.