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Trade talk and domestic politics drive sentiment
Business, Published on 20/05/2025
» Thai shares rebounded in line with global bourses last week, shortly before falling back closer to 1,200 points. Early in the week, the market was driven by euphoria over the prospects for a US-China trade deal. Washington cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% while China trimmed its rates to 10% for 90 days.
Volatility foreseen for Thai bank stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2025
» Analysts are warning that Thai banking stocks could be volatile following the recent policy rate cut by the central bank and a downgrade of the country’s economic outlook by Moody’s.
Pundits warn of earnings downturn amid trade war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2025
» The first-quarter net profits of listed Thai companies are projected to decline 13% year-on-year, but grow 16% quarter-on-quarter, according to analysts who warn an earnings downgrade is on the horizon given the trade war.
Tariff-linked volatility eases, but risk still high
Business, Published on 19/04/2025
» Global stocks have faced unusual turbulence in the past three weeks since US President Donald Trump announced higher-than-expected reciprocal tariffs against dozens of countries.
Bangkok Life Assurance and Bangkok Bank Unveil New Gain1st Plan
Published on 26/03/2025
» Bangkok Life Assurance, in collaboration with Bangkok Bank, has introduced a new savings insurance plan, Gain1st Savings 10X 15/10, designed for working professionals, including mid-to-senior executives and young business owners seeking financial stability through strategic planning. The plan features a 10-year premium payment period with 15 years of coverage, annual cash benefits of 10% of the sum assured, and a lump-sum payout upon maturity. It also provides life insurance coverage up to 1,050% of the sum assured, with accidental death benefits doubled—offering total benefits of up to 2,100%.
Oversold bounce and sector rotation
Business, Published on 22/03/2025
» The Thai stock market has rebounded strongly after touching a recent low of around 1,157 points on March 13. Oversold indicators, even surpassing Covid-era lows, triggered buying that pushed the SET index back towards the key 1,200-point mark.
Gulf's KBank share purchase sparks takeover speculation
Published on 20/03/2025
» Gulf Energy Development (Gulf) has become the fifth-largest shareholder in Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand’s third-largest lender by asset value, in a move that sparked speculation that the energy giant may replicate its takeover of Intouch Holdings (INTUCH).
Free seminar at Siam Paragon offers investment advice
Life, Published on 20/03/2025
» Money & Banking magazine is organising the first seminar of the year titled "An In-Depth Analysis of Emerging Assets in the Era of Trump Disruptions", at Siam Paragon Next Tech, 4th floor, tomorrow, from 1.30pm to 4pm.
SET in the doldrums
Business, Published on 12/03/2025
» When the SET index rebounded by about 1% last Friday to finish above 1,200 points after the bourse discussed a series of measures following talks with the Finance Ministry to revive investor confidence, some market observers expected the gains might extend into the upcoming weeks.
Bualuang Securities reports net profit of B859m
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) recorded a net profit of more than 850 million baht last year, driven by interest income and an expanded revenue base from new investment products, despite market volatility and lower securities trading fees.