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March investor confidence stays virtually unchanged
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/04/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) remained in the neutral zone in March as the market expects more economic stimulus, while fund outflows continued and delays to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts undermined sentiment.
Foreign capital rebounds on Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/02/2024
» Foreign capital started to flow into the Thai stock market in the first week of February, tallying 7.9 billion baht in anticipation of global interest rates falling later this year, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Sales of TESG funds fall far short of B10bn target
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/01/2024
» Sales of Thailand ESG (TESG) funds, the latest tax-deductible long-term fund to be introduced by 16 asset management firms, reached 5.2 billion baht during the period Dec 8-28, 2023, falling well short of the government's 10-billion-baht target.
Bualuang Securities sees SET index reaching 1,600 points next year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is projected to reach 1,600 points next year, up from 1,400 points at present, as the improving economy should enhance the recovery of the bourse, according to Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Insurance foresees 5-6% growth next year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The insurance industry is projected to expand 5-6% in 2024 with premiums of 301-303 billion baht thanks to the high growth of electric vehicle (EV) and health insurance, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
Firms want hand in forming policies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/12/2023
» Executives of Thai listed companies want the government to refrain from increasing the country's fiscal burden and distorting markets, while seeking private sector participation in formulating policies, according to a survey by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Stocks to surge until year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index could possibly return to the 1,500-point mark by the end of the year, up from last month's close of about 1,380 points, as foreign funds are likely to return and the recently-approved Thailand ESG Fund (TESG) has boosted trading, said Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
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.
One AM downgrades its outlook for Thai bourse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/08/2023
» One Asset Management (One AM) has cut its forecast for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index this year from 1,740 points to 1,570 points, citing a potential slowdown of the global and Thai economies, as well as prolonged domestic political uncertainties.
Investor confidence remains neutral
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/08/2023
» The investor confidence index (ICI) remained in neutral territory last month as uncertainty over a new government and announcements on implementing the financial transaction tax undermined sentiment, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).