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SET reacts happily to news as Asean shares sag
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/01/2019
» Thailand's stock market reacted positively to the Election Commission (EC) announcement scheduling the general election on March 24, bucking a regional sell-off trend seen across Asean.
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.
SET rises above global turmoil on election optimism
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand's resilience against external headwinds continued yesterday, with the SET index rising by 26 points, buoyed by clearer developments in the country's general election.
Thailand impact seen if global growth misses 2%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/03/2019
» Thailand's economy could fall into a recession if the global economy expands by less than 2% for more than a year, but infrastructure development and election spending bode well for the country's growth prospects, says an economist.
Analysts doubt US recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2018
» Despite a potential slowdown in US economic growth next year, the world's largest economy is unlikely to fall into a recession because the Federal Reserve will probably cut rates to shore up growth momentum, says the Investment Analysts Association.
Government Pension Fund makes modest gold play
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2020
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) has crept into gold investment to generate better returns after seeing meagre results from low-risk assets.
Tisco predicts SET to break 2,000
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/11/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is projected to reach 2,000 points in 2019 if tensions over geopolitics and trade wars ease, and the country's election proceeds without conflict, says financial services firm Tisco Securities.
Tisco ESU remains upbeat on 2021 global stock rally
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2021
» Global stocks will continue to rally this year despite the price surge, spurred by the prospect of global economic recovery, certainty about the US presidential election result, and effective Covid-19 vaccines, while gold is recommended as a hedge against future inflation, says an analyst at Tisco Economic Analysis and Strategy Center (Tisco ESU).
Risk-averse sentiment on the rise amid uncertainty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2019
» Financial uncertainties and a global economic slowdown have prompted investors to reduce their exposure to high-risk assets, which could change market conditions, says Tisco Asset Management (TISCOAM).
Tisco: Potential US-Iran escalation raises oil prices
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2020
» Possible escalations in the US-Iran geopolitical conflict could push up oil prices to US$70 per barrel, subsequently adding to downside risk for a further global economic slowdown, said Tisco's Economic Strategy Unit.