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Investor confidence stalls out
Business, Published on 12/06/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) remained in the neutral zone for a fourth consecutive month in May, attributed to international conflicts, inflation and baht fluctuation.
SET index could slip further amid BoT spat
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could dip below 1,300 points after plunging to a four-year low on Thursday, as political uncertainties loom and news emerged that the Srettha Thavisin coalition government is seeking ways to exert more power at the Bank of Thailand.
Bitcoin ETFs post longest run of inflows as token nears record
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/06/2024
» MUMBAI - United States exchange-traded funds investing directly in Bitcoin attracted net inflows for an unprecedented 18th straight day, a spurt of demand that has helped to lift the largest digital asset toward a record high.
Thai stocks hit by stubbornly high rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/06/2024
» The expectation that US interest rates will remain "high for longer" continues to pressure stock investments globally, with funds flowing out of emerging markets including Thailand, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Cryptocurrencies picked for bull run year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/06/2024
» This year is considered "golden" for cryptocurrencies after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved eight funds that plan to launch spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to analysts, with the bull run continuing in the second half based on strong interest from institutional investors.
SEC confirms health of the securities industry
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Securities Exchange and Commission (SEC) has verified the securities industry remains strong, with every company having adequate capital funds as required by law, and 98% of them having minimum funds two times above the requirement.
Thai duo unite for US private credit
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/05/2024
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) has joined hands with Kiatnakin Phatra Securities (KKPS) to launch private funds in the US, aiming to capture high returns in the growing private credit business there, says KTAM chief executive Chavinda Hanratanakool.
Asian shares decline as US rate-cut hopes dim
Business, Published on 25/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked Wall Street lower in response to more economic data that signalled the US Federal Reserve might keep interest rates on hold for most of this year. Regional currencies also took a hit as dollar strength persisted.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
Follow the yellow brick road
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/05/2024
» Gold prices were stagnant in early May, settling just above the US$2,300 threshold during the first weekend of the month, after briefing touching the lowest level since early April.