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Political uncertainty spooks foreigners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/07/2023
» Low-yield stocks, slow economic growth and political uncertainty are the three fragile fundamental factors that have discouraged investors from continuing their investment in the Thai stock market, resulting in net outflows of more than 100 billion baht of foreign funds in the first half of 2023, says ttb analytics.
SET upbeat despite plunge in trading value
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/07/2023
» Scandals related to Stark Corporation and other negative factors caused the trading value of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to plummet by 33% year-on-year in June to 47.9 billion baht, but the bourse remains optimistic that investor confidence will improve in the second half.
SET stumbles on domestic, external risks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/07/2023
» Concerns over rising global interest rates and domestic political uncertainties dragged down the Thai bourse to below 1,500 points again on Thursday, say analysts.
SEC pushes for regional green finance
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/07/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working with other Southeast Asian countries to develop green financial products, including sustainability-linked bonds and "Asean Transition" guidelines regarding taxes, according to the Thai regulator.
Analysts downgrade target for Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/07/2023
» The Investment Analysts Association (IAA) has revised down its estimate for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index this year to 1,630 points from 1,707, indicating domestic politics, interest rates and geopolitics are still factors to monitor in the third quarter.
Crowdfunding booms as small firms feel the squeeze
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/07/2023
» A Thai unit of Investree, the Asean-based financial technology company, reported 200% growth in business in the first quarter this year as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) relied more on crowdfunding platforms because banks tightened their SME lending criteria.
Analysts promote friendly policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/06/2023
» The local stock market can shift from a bear to a bull market if the authorities halt anti-investor policies that undermine confidence, causing foreigners to sell more than 100 billion baht worth of Thai shares this year, say analysts.
Household debt, bad loans to hit finance firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2023
» Rising household debt and non-performing loans (NPLs) are going to hurt listed companies in leasing, hire-purchase and finance because they are drag on the economy and lower consumer purchasing power, says an analyst.
El Niño likely to hit investment sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2023
» El Niño is likely to intensify in the second half of this year, affecting investment sentiment in the agribusiness, food and water management sectors, analysts say.
Tisco Asset pinpoints opportunities in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/06/2023
» Tisco Asset Management recommends Thai equity mutual funds related to the domestic economy and tourism as well as Chinese equities, US technology and dividend stocks, and US bonds for the second half of this year.