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Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
Asian markets rally amid thin Easter weekend trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/04/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian markets rallied yesterday after a sell-off the previous day in reaction to more evidence of a US economic slowdown. Trade was thin as many Western markets observed the Good Friday holiday.
Equities soar as US inflation shows signs of easing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2022
» RECAP: Asian shares jumped yesterday as slowing US inflation and an easing of some Chinese Covid quarantine rules triggered a relief rally. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed as much as 3.5%, on track for its best weekly gain since April 2020.
Equities revive on optimism about China reopening
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2022
» RECAP: Global equities trimmed their losses yesterday as Chinese shares surged amid signs that authorities are trying harder to ease the severe economic impact of the zero-Covid policy. The MSCI index of Asian shares headed for its biggest weekly jump since July.
Covid and China crackdown sap regional confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2021
» Recap: Emerging market shares slid 0.8% yesterday as worries about a widening regulatory crackdown in China and surges in Covid-19 cases sapped investor confidence. But European stocks hit new highs and were on track for their fourth consecutive week of gains on the prospect of more forecast-beating corporate earnings and a steady recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn.
SCBS predicts volatile Q4
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/10/2020
» Stock market volatility is likely to surge this quarter as positive factors dissipate amid heightening downside risks both internally and externally, says SCB Securities (SCBS).
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.
SET beats Asean for 5th year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/07/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) remains the top trading exchange in Asean for the fifth consecutive year, with average liquidity in daily trading of 46.6 billion baht in this year's first half.
Business organisations call for reform before general election
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2013
» Seven private-sector organisations have agreed that national reform should take place before the next general election.