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Baht’s biggest rally since 1998 threatens tourism, exports
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand's baht is on course for its biggest quarterly gain since the Asian financial crisis, threatening to derail a recovery in the nation's key tourism and export industries.
Traders on sidelines awaiting signals from Fed chief
Business, Published on 24/08/2024
» RECAP: Trade was subdued in most Asian stock markets yesterday while the dollar rebounded from one-year lows, as investors were cautious ahead of a major speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
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.
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.
Most Asian markets revive after global rout
Published on 06/08/2024
» Japanese equities powered higher on Tuesday, leading a global rebound as they retraced some of the losses sustained in a rout on Monday that erased billions across markets from New York to London.
Big Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday as traders weighed the rising expectations of US interest rate cuts against continued weakness in technology shares after a protracted run-up in prices.
China shares lead regional decline as risk rises
Business, Published on 20/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities and currencies declined on Friday as economic and geopolitical risks trumped market optimism surrounding US interest-rate cuts. Mainland Chinese stocks in Hong Kong led the region's losses as the Communist Party's third plenum failed to convince investors about economic growth impetus.
Risk appetite improves as US rate-cut hopes rise
Business, Published on 13/07/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets struggled for direction yesterday, but were set to post weekly gains as risk sentiment got a boost after a surprisingly soft US inflation data fuelled bets for a September interest-rate cut.
Frenzied fundraising
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2024
» Despite the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) flopping this year, initial public offering (IPO) activities remain lively, with 27 companies preparing to list on the Thai bourse.
Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.