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SET urged to amend trading rules
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2023
» Brokers are asking the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to adjust the rules to allow program trading for only 30-50 big-cap stocks, or set a limit for high-frequency trading (HFT) to prevent a slump on the Thai bourse.
Crying out for a crisis
Business, Published on 27/11/2023
» Is Thailand's economy in a crisis? The question has been echoed on every economic forum, TV debate and economic discussion on social media the past few weeks as politicians and analysts bicker over the necessity of the Pheu Thai Party's proposed 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme.
Stocks set for another week of decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2023
» After slipping below 1,400 points last Friday, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is likely to remain on a downward trend this week, possibly reaching 1,330-1,350 points as negative factors linger, according to analysts.
Business wary of political climate
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2022
» While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the stormy domestic political climate as it could lead to a critical juncture for the country, which is still undergoing rehabilitation.
Deaths prompt Asia market sell-off
Business, Published on 28/01/2020
» A spike in the death toll from the new coronavirus strain originating in China has rattled investor confidence and led to a sharp correction in Asian bourses, with Thailand's hospitality and aviation sectors taking a beating.
SSFs to register lower inflow
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/12/2019
» The amount invested in the recently approved Super Savings Funds (SSFs) could dwindle by half from the annual sums invested in long-term equity funds (LTFs) because of the significant reduction in tax privileges, says a capital market executive.
Global risk and currency contagion worries set tone
Business, Published on 08/09/2018
» Market Recap: Thai shares tumbled this week, led by losses in big blue chips such as PTT, KBANK and SCB. TRUE also fell sharply in response to an arbitral ruling ordering the firm to pay compensation worth 76 billion baht plus interest to TOT Plc for a breach of contract relating to ADSL service.
SET pain done but trade war a worry
Business, Published on 14/07/2018
» Market recap: Thai shares managed to stage a mild rebound over the past week amid volatility on global bourses. Renewed worries over a fresh round of US-China trade tensions weighed on overall sentiment.
Analysts foresee dip then smooth sailing on the SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/02/2013
» The share market remains bullish as a result of capital inflows, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) forecast to exceed 1,600 points after a correction in March and April, say analysts.