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SET sees support for ongoing surge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thai stock market is expected to continue growing next month, supported by easing global trade tension, a downward trend for global interest rates, and inflows into Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Trade war to restrain Thai stocks in Q2
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/05/2025
» Thai equities have limited upside in the second quarter amid prolonged global trade tensions, while the gold outlook has turned cautious, according to brokerages.
Analysts see Bitcoin at $100,000 soon
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/05/2025
» Crypto analysts expect Bitcoin to soar to US$100,000, even if the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeps interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, based on strong institutional buying of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Volatility foreseen for Thai bank stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2025
» Analysts are warning that Thai banking stocks could be volatile following the recent policy rate cut by the central bank and a downgrade of the country’s economic outlook by Moody’s.
Investors urged to diversify overseas amid Thai volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/05/2025
» Despite a significant rebound this week, the Thai stock market should remain volatile given the trade war, according to BBL Asset Management (BBLAM), which recommends investors diversify their investments to overseas markets with a focus on Europe and China.
Pundits warn of earnings downturn amid trade war
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2025
» The first-quarter net profits of listed Thai companies are projected to decline 13% year-on-year, but grow 16% quarter-on-quarter, according to analysts who warn an earnings downgrade is on the horizon given the trade war.
Firms prep 37 Thai ESGX funds for May 2 launch
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/04/2025
» Nineteen asset management firms have confirmed the launch of 37 Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) funds on May 2, with the new funds accepting transfers from long-term equity funds (LTFs) during May and June, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Bitcoin declines 20% amid trade, stagflation woes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/04/2025
» Ongoing trade tensions and stagflation fears pushed the price of Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, to drop 20% in the first three months this year, with further weakness expected in the second quarter, say analysts.
US interest rates unlikely to be reduced next month
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/04/2025
» Market analysts and investors now expect the US Federal Reserve to hold the key interest rate at 4.25-4.50% at its May meeting after US President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs.
Insuring against earthquake risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2025
» The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand on March 28 left significant cracks in high-rise buildings in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.