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Asian shares advance as oil prices retreat
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2022
» RECAP: Asian equities mostly rose yesterday as a drop in oil prices to pre-Ukraine war levels stirred hopes of a slowdown in inflation and bank interest-rate hikes. But while global markets have enjoyed a broadly positive week, recession worries and Chinese military drills around Taiwan have traders' nerves on edge.
Terror in Spain, turmoil in Washington dent stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2017
» Recap: US political instability and a terrorist attack in Spain put pressure on global stock markets, with Wall Street hitting a three-month low and European and Asian bourses also sinking, though Thailand managed a small gain.
Trump tantrums keep traders on edge, SET dips
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2017
» Recap: World stock markets retreated as investors shied away from riskier assets over renewed concerns about US President Donald Trump's controversial ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries and protectionist rhetoric that fanned fears of a global trade war. Buying ahead of corporate earnings releases and hopes for dividend payments cushioned the Thai stock market against a steep fall.
Bank: Peace draws foreign investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/09/2016
» The military-ruled government has not hampered foreign investor enthusiasm as the former has brought peace to the country and led to reforms and big-ticket infrastructure investments, says the head for Thailand of Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Cautious tone from fed gives big lift to stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2016
» Recap: The cautious tone of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments on the global economy that lessened prospects for a US interest-rate increase triggered a global stock market rally last week. Positive investor response to her views also pushed the Thai stock market back above 1,400 points.
Foreign flight poses threat to stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2016
» The persistent exodus of foreign investors is of the greatest concern to the Thai stock market in 2016 after around 400 billion baht was cashed out over the past three years.
Global shares rally on fed set flat amid 4G frenzy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved sideways last week as sinking oil prices pushed down energy shares, and rebounded at the end of the week after the US Federal Reserve ended months of uncertainty by raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the first time in nine years. Thai stocks were little changed despite sinking on Friday, pulled down by telecoms as prices for 4G licences headed for a world record.
Mixed Fed rate signals spook stock investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.
Thanachart Fund sets sights on B200bn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/05/2015
» Thanachart Fund Management is aiming for 200 billion baht in assets under management (AUM) this year, largely driven by equity funds investing in local and global markets.
China rate cut spurs stocks but set struggles
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/05/2015
» Recap: China's interest-rate cut by 25 basis points, the third in six months, propelled Asian stock markets early last week. However, sentiment turned sour amid renewed worries over the world's second largest economy following weak economic data, and Greece's precarious finances.