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Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/02/2024
» Domestic gold prices, which peaked at 34,550 baht per baht-weight during the Chinese New Year, should be on an uptrend again in May when the Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting US interest rates, pushing global prices to US$2,100 per ounce, say traders.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/02/2024
» Thailand is not at risk of deflation but the economy needs additional government measures to stimulate domestic consumption as geopolitics, China's slowdown and the baht's fluctuation pose challenges to economic growth this year, says Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rose above 1,400 points on Wednesday as investors believe the Bank of Thailand issued a clear sign it is ready to cut interest rates later this year to shore up the economy, after it held rates unchanged at its meeting.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2024
» Healthcare, tourism and food stocks still hold great potential for investors and for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to woo other companies operating in these sectors to list on the bourse, although the overall index has yet to fully recover from a significant drop last year, according to SET executives.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Thai bond market will remain robust with favourable returns this year thanks to sustained high interest rates, with new issuances estimated at 1 trillion baht, according to financial advisor SCB Wealth.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/02/2024
» SCGJWD Logistics (SJWD), a unit of Siam Cement Group (SCG), is set to invest nearly 2.5 billion baht to acquire shares of logistics companies in Thailand and Malaysia as it expands its logistics and supply chain business in Southeast Asia.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/02/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has ordered JKN Global Group (JKN) to clarify facts by next Tuesday regarding the company's shareholder restructuring and the share divestiture to a strategic partner, saying such information is not in line with its filings to the bourse.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Despite political pressure, analysts expect the Bank of Thailand to refrain from cutting interest rates until the second half of this year, in line with predictions for the US Federal Reserve, saying it is too early to consider monetary easing now.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/01/2024
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is planning to make investments in medical treatment businesses this year while there are also plans to expand its presence overseas under the company's strategy to become a regional insurer, said president and chief executive Sara Lamsam.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/01/2024
» The baht could slide further, touching 36 to the dollar if US economic data released later this week indicates a resilient US economy and further delays to the Federal Reserve's trim of interest rates, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).