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War of independence
Business, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
Asian shares on course for third week of gains
Business, Published on 11/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday, on course for a third week of gains, while the dollar was steady as fresh signs of an easing US labour market stoked optimism about interest rate cuts before the year is out.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 10-16
Guru, Published on 10/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thai stocks tipped to rebound in 2nd half
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/05/2024
» Recovering tourism and exports, backed by a weaker baht, along with growing fiscal budget disbursement could support a rebound of the Thai stock market in the second half this year after the index lost 2.7% year-to-date, one of the worst performers globally.
UOB slashes GDP growth to 2.4%
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2024
» Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) is preparing to downgrade Thailand's GDP growth forecast this year to 2.4% from 2.8%, though it expects the Bank of Thailand to trim interest rates twice to 2% by year-end to prop up the economy.
Govt, BoT spat may not be economic
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 09/05/2024
» The row between the government and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) over its "high" interest rate is all over the news. Many have started questioning the appropriateness of the central bank's independence.
Gold traders eye $2,500 this year amid frenzied buying
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local gold traders say global prices remain on course to reach US$2,500 per ounce in the second half of 2024, after slipping below $2,300 recently, although the market lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts to a maximum of two times this year, down from 3-4 earlier.
K-Asset favours diversification to reduce risk
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2024
» Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset) expects the Thai stock market to fall in the second quarter as US inflation and interest rates slowly decrease, recommending investors diversify their risk by investing in the US and Indian stock markets.
1,370 seen as a critical point for the SET
Published on 04/05/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced significant volatility in April. In the second week, the SET index broke above the key resistance zone between 1,400 and 1,405 after testing it for three months, reaching a monthly high of 1,411.
Bitcoin slumps as Fed vows to keep rates steady longer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2024
» Bitcoin tumbled to a two-month low of around US$57,000 after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell remarked that interest rates are likely to stay higher for longer as the central bank tries to stamp out stubborn inflation.