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Derivative warrants see trade value soar
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/09/2014
» The stock market rally has fuelled a 50% surge in the trade value of derivative warrants (DWs), with the most active being those whose underlying stocks are highly volatile.
Mixed Fed rate signals spook stock investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets edged down last week after the US Federal Reserve suggested that an interest-rate increase was still possible before the end of this year. The news triggered a substantial sell-off by foreign investors in emerging markets in Asia.
Stocks Gain as US job market roars back
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved up at the end of the week as US jobs data showed a bigger-than-expected rise in non-farm payrolls in October after two months of weakness. As well, a drop in the unemployment rate to 5% increased the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month for the first time in almost a decade. The Thai market also advanced.
Global shares rally on fed set flat amid 4G frenzy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved sideways last week as sinking oil prices pushed down energy shares, and rebounded at the end of the week after the US Federal Reserve ended months of uncertainty by raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the first time in nine years. Thai stocks were little changed despite sinking on Friday, pulled down by telecoms as prices for 4G licences headed for a world record.
Foreign flight poses threat to stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2016
» The persistent exodus of foreign investors is of the greatest concern to the Thai stock market in 2016 after around 400 billion baht was cashed out over the past three years.
SET claws back from 6.9% drop
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/10/2016
» Renewed anxiety over domestic factors sent Thai stocks into a tailspin, plunging 6.9% at one point Wednesday, as the baht headed for its steepest drop in four months.
Trump tantrums keep traders on edge, SET dips
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2017
» Recap: World stock markets retreated as investors shied away from riskier assets over renewed concerns about US President Donald Trump's controversial ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries and protectionist rhetoric that fanned fears of a global trade war. Buying ahead of corporate earnings releases and hopes for dividend payments cushioned the Thai stock market against a steep fall.
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.
KS increases SET outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/09/2017
» Capital inflows are projected to continue streaming into Thailand's stock market this year and next because of the country's economic recovery, says Kasikorn Securities (KS).
Investors spot DW advantage
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/10/2017
» Derivative warrants (DWs) have grown popular among domestic and regional investors for stock speculation, as they provide better returns for short-term investment, securities firms say.