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Departing SET chief sets out challenges facing bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) faces challenges amidst rapid changes in technology and competition in the global capital market, making it crucial for the bourse's management to adjust supervision appropriately to balance fundraising among investor groups and stay competitive, the outgoing chief said on Monday.
Bualuang slashes year-end SET target to 1,396
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/09/2024
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) has cut its year-end estimate for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to 1,396 points from 1,466 points, noting the Thai bourse will remain volatile the last four months of 2024.
Private investment falls sharply in Q2
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2024
» Private investment contracted significantly in the second quarter, primarily due to a decline in investment in commercial vehicles as financial institutions tightened lending, according to the Finance Ministry.
Analysts see imminent return of foreign funds
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/08/2024
» Easing domestic political uncertainty and the higher likelihood of US interest rate cuts could prompt a return of foreign fund inflows starting next month, driving the Thai bourse back to a range of around 1,500 points next year, say analysts.
Bitcoin flirts with $65,000 on Powell pivot, streak of ETF flows
Published on 26/08/2024
» Bitcoin touched $65,000 for the first time in about three weeks, aided by reviving demand for dedicated US exchange-traded funds amid signs that the Federal Reserve is set to loosen monetary policy.
Malaysia shines as foreign investors return, as Thailand stumbles
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2024
» SINGAPORE - Malaysia is fast becoming a haven in Southeast Asia and foreign investors are returning to a long-overlooked market as a confluence of improving growth, stable government and rising currency sets it apart among peers grappling with political flux.
Gold price continues to rise as traders wait for Fed signals
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/08/2024
» The price of gold is on an upward trend after hitting a new record high of US$2,531 an ounce on Tuesday, with investors waiting for clues from the Federal Reserve about interest rate cuts at its September meeting.
Asian shares rally on upbeat US outlook
Business, Published on 17/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rallied on Friday as traders flocked back into risk assets after robust US jobs and retail sales data eased recession concerns.
Wall Street bounce helps lift Asian shares
Business, Published on 10/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were poised to end a tough week on an upbeat note after Wall Street bounced overnight and data showed China taking a step away from deflation, while Japanese stocks managed to sustain an early rally.
Investor confidence index turns bearish in July
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations's (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) retreated to the bearish zone last month, dragged down by concerns over intensified geopolitical conflicts, the direction of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and Thailand's slowing economy.