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Asian shares inch up on hope for US 'soft landing'
Business, Published on 05/08/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares inched higher yesterday, while the dollar retreated from a one-month peak, as investors assessed US economic data suggesting that a hoped-for "soft landing" is possible.
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).
Asian shares edge lower but SET holds steady
Published on 12/08/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets edged lower on Friday as the dollar gained after US inflation showed only a moderate increase, fanning hopes that the Federal Reserve is done with interest-rate increases.
Most Asian markets rise ahead of US job figures
Business, Published on 07/10/2023
» RECAP: Hong Kong led the charge as most Asian markets posted gains yesterday, shrugging off Wall Street losses ahead of US employment data due later in the day.
The world is in chaos. How should I invest?
Business, Published on 28/10/2023
» Looking at the world economic and investment picture in the final quarter of the year, it is rather disturbing to say the least. For a start, the 10-year US Treasury yield has surged to 5%, a level not seen since the global financial crisis 15 years ago.
Asian equities track Wall Street higher
Business, Published on 28/10/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares tracked Wall Street futures higher on Friday as Amazon.com provided welcome earnings relief, while Treasury yields fell on signs of easing inflation, underscoring expectations that the US central bank is done raising rates.
Asian equities rise amid expected rate relief
Business, Published on 04/11/2023
» RECAP: Stocks and currencies in Asia gained in line with a weakening of the US dollar, as traders embraced riskier assets on prospects the Federal Reserve's tightening cycle is nearing an end.
Asian shares dip but oil price plunge offers relief
Published on 18/11/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back slightly yesterday as softer US economic data took some of the steam out of Wall Street, but plunging oil prices were good news for the inflation outlook.
Improving rate-cut outlook buoys equities
Published on 23/12/2023
» RECAP: Shares advanced in most Asian markets yesterday after US stocks resumed a rally fuelled by fresh data that backed the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates more than currently anticipated.
SET bets on return of foreigners
Business, Published on 12/01/2024
» Return on investment in the Thai stock market is expected to recover this year, in line with regional peers as foreign capital inflows have been returning since the end of 2023, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).