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Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2010
» The US dollar is losing value (weakening, depreciating) while Asian currencies have been gaining value (strengthening, appreciating). This makes Asian exports more expensive which could have a negative effect on the Thai economy.
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Capital controls: Govt & central bank working together
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2013
» Short-term investment money flowing into Thai stock & bond markets from US, EU & Japan QE monetary policy causing strong baht, hurting export sector.
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Capital inflow: Stock & real estate bubble?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2013
» As foreign investment money flows into Thailand, fears of speculation, high stock & real estate prices & burst bubbles worry experts.
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Tradeoff: Stable baht or loss-free central bank
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2012
» Keeping baht stable & weak for exporters means losses for central bank when it buys & sells currencies. Weak baht also means capital inflows.
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Economic bubble to burst by year's end?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2013
» Hot money inflows from foreign investors have created bubbles in stock & bond markets. Bubble burst by end of the year a real risk, says Virabongsa Ramangkura.
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How the central bank helps the economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2012
» The Bank of Thailand buys and sells Thai baht to smooth over changes in energy prices & foreign investment inflows & outflows.
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Condo bubble danger ahead?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2013
» As foreign capital flowed into Thailand recently, many feared stock & real estate prices were far above true value, a bubble ready to burst...
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Exporters to Bank of Thailand: Stop the rising baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/02/2013
» Baht 29.75 against US dollar means more dollars for baht, more valuable baht, more expensive & less competitive Thai exports.
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Govt & Bank of Thailand Conflict: Two sides to story
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/05/2013
» Most monetary policy experts at BOT don't believe interest rate cut will solve rising baht problem so charges of "gross incompetence" unfounded.
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Heated Policy Debate: Lower interest rates or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2013
» Are high interest rates drawing short-term money into Thailand, making baht strong & export markets less competitive? Will lower interest rates lead to lending boom, asset bubble & financial collapse?
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