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Mid-year outlook: Investing in a multi-polar world
Business, Published on 19/06/2025
» May saw the best return for the S&P 500 index since November 2023, which is remarkable given that it coincided with a rise in long-term US Treasury yields. In fact, the yield on both 10- and 30-year Treasuries rose by almost 30 basis points in May, ending the month at 4.4% and 4.9%, respectively.
Investors urged to look beyond US offerings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/06/2025
» Europe, Japan and China present opportunities for wealthy investors to diversify their investments beyond the US, which continues to struggle with stagflation risks, a mix of slow growth and persistent inflation, says SCB Julius Baer.
SCB Julius Baer Urges Diversification Amid Uncertainty
Published on 17/06/2025
» SCB Julius Baer Securities Co., Ltd. (SCB Julius Baer) recently hosted an exclusive “Market Outlook H2/2025” seminar under the theme “A New World Order”, tailored for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs). The seminar provided insights into the global economic landscape and portfolio strategies for the second half of 2025, amid ongoing market volatility. Investors were advised to diversify beyond the US market, which continues to face stagflation risks. The recommendation is to shift allocations toward regions with more accommodative monetary policies and greater macroeconomic stability, such as Europe, Japan, and China. Notably, Europe is entering a rate-cutting cycle alongside increased government spending. In Asia, policies aimed at stimulating domestic consumption are expected to benefit domestic demand and dividend-paying stocks. The investment strategy also emphasised portfolio resilience through allocation to gold, the Swiss franc as a stable currency, and alternative assets to enhance long-term flexibility. The event featured keynote speakers including Mr. Adrian Mazenauer, Chief Executive Officer, SCB Julius Baer; Mr. Kean Tan, Managing Director Senior Advisor Head of Investment Solutions, SCB Julius Baer; Mr. Mark Matthews, Head Research Asia, Bank Julius Baer; and Mr. Bhaskar Laxminarayan, Chief Investment Officer Asia and Middle East, Bank Julius Baer.
Pornpawee earns a shot at Open crown
Sports, Published on 18/05/2025
» Top seeds Pornpawee Chochuwong and Kunlavut Vitidsarn advanced to the finals of US$475,000 (approx 16,150,000 baht) BWF Toyota Thailand Open at Nimibutr Stadium on Saturday.
Kunlavut soars, Ratchanok crashes out
Sports, Published on 17/05/2025
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn booked his berth in the semi-finals of the BWF Thailand Open at Nimibutr Stadium on Friday.
Tarrified: A bear market guide
Business, Published on 14/05/2025
» The market moves that followed Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements were quick and sharp, leaving many investors reeling in its aftermath. This illustrates how difficult -- even impossible -- it is to anticipate the direction of travel on any given day.
Brilliant Kunlavut in sight of historic Asian crown
Sports, Published on 13/04/2025
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn is one win away from claiming his maiden Asian title after reaching the men's singles final of the US$500,000 (approx 17.3 million baht) Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, on Saturday.
US no longer the only game in town
Business, Published on 09/04/2025
» Market developments in the first quarter this year have been quite unexpected, to say the least. At the beginning of the year, we highlighted the universal consensus in support of US exceptionalism. The market viewed the supremacy of US assets as unassailable in the context of an artificial intelligence (AI) future dominated by a few US information technology hyperscalers.
Private infrastructure: building tomorrow
Business, Published on 25/03/2025
» Equity markets began the month of March on a weak footing as concerns over a potential economic slowdown in the United States intensified. Investor sentiment deteriorated further following an interview with President Donald Trump, in which he downplayed the recent market correction and refrained from ruling out a recession. Instead, he characterised the economy as undergoing a "transition period" that would require time before his policies yield tangible benefits.
Tariffs and the AI 'Sputnik moment'
Business, Published on 26/02/2025
» In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into space orbit. The man-made craft sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its batteries depleted. It subsequently fell back into the atmosphere after three months, having circled Earth more than 1,400 times.