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Gold prices edge up amid weak US data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/10/2023
» Gold prices inched up on Thursday to above US$1,820 per ounce after falling eight consecutive days as US bond yields and the dollar retreated from recent highs on US labour market weakness.
Brokerages push cash as market ripples
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/10/2023
» Investors are recommended to hold cash at roughly 20% of their portfolio amid a volatile stock market as the US bond yield rose to a 16-year high and the dollar continues to appreciate, with the market assuming the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again this year.
Tisco predicts global recession next year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/10/2023
» The global economy is projected to slide into a recession next year, says Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (ESU), which suggests investors reduce their stock investments and opt for debt instruments, especially US government bonds.
InnovestX trumpets Vietnam, Indonesia
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/09/2023
» Local investors are recommended to focus their investments on stock markets in Vietnam and Indonesia for the final quarter of 2023 to cope with risks that have emerged from the Chinese economy and the high possibility of a global economic slowdown, said InnovestX Securities.
Analysts expect Fed to leave rates unchanged
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/09/2023
» The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week as core inflation has slowed, although it still remains at a high level, say analysts.
Alarm sounds for default rate of Asian bonds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2023
» Bond default rates are increasing worldwide, but especially in Asia-Pacific because of the impact of the real estate crisis in China.
Government warned over dangers of deficits
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2023
» The government should be wary of becoming addicted to budget deficits because it will affect the economy in the long run, warns the chief economist at Kiatnakin Phatra Securities.
Trading value stays low on Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/09/2023
» Although the Thai stock market index rebounded last month as the new government took office, the average trading value remained low on both the main and secondary bourses on continued worries over the US interest rate policy and the slowing Chinese economy.
Opportunities aplenty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2023
» As the outlook for stock markets globally remains far from rosy, weighed down by fears of recession, continuing high inflation and elevated interest rates, investors are chasing investment options that can offer a sensible return.
Economist airs unease over B10,000 digital handout
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/08/2023
» Economists have voiced concern over the Pheu Thai Party's planned 10,000-baht digital handout policy, predicting it could affect the value of the baht and deteriorate monetary and fiscal discipline.