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Big uptick in depositary receipt trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/06/2025
» Trading of depositary receipts (DRs) has surged 125% year-on-year, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment towards international exposure amid heightened volatility in the Thai stock market triggered by both local and global headwinds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Coalition split a threat to economy
News, Published on 19/06/2025
» As political instability unfurls between the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party, it is likely to further dampen investor sentiment, compounding concerns amid the looming threat of a 36% US tariff on Thai exports.
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.
Stocks fall, oil jumps after Israeli strikes on Iran
Business, Published on 14/06/2025
» RECAP: Stocks fell in most Asian markets yesterday and oil prices jumped as investors rushed to safe-haven assets after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Thai ESG X to draw 40% of LTF capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» High-income investors are likely to shift their long-term equity fund (LTF) investments to Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, with roughly 40% of the 150-160 billion baht worth of outstanding LTF capital migrating to these new funds, say fund managers.
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.
'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.