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Inflation policy changing?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2011
» Long-term central bank inflation policy ensures that people's purchasing power is not eroded and exports remain competitive.
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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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Bank worries depress set as global stocks advance
Business, Published on 20/07/2015
» Recap: Most global stock markets climbed last week after Greek MPs approved austerity measures in exchange for a new bailout, and China's second-quarter economic growth beat forecasts. The Thai market, however, struggled as investors weighed the prospect of higher loan-loss provisions taking a bite out of banks' second-quarter earnings.
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Prasarn: Let market forces drive baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/08/2015
» The Bank of Thailand would let market mechanisms determine the baht's value rather than weaken it despite pressure from the recent yuan devaluation.
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Set slides below 1,500 on weak earnings outlook
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/06/2015
» Recap: Anxiety over a potential Greek debt default and tightening margin trading requirements for Chinese brokers rattled Asian stock markets last week. Gloomy earnings prospects and the Thai economic slowdown pulled the local bourse below 1,500 points.
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Wall street jumps but factory data a worry
Business, Published on 27/04/2015
» Recap: While US markets surged, many other global stock markets sagged in response to disappointing factory activity in China, Japan and the euro zone, and concerns over Greek debt. The same worries pushed down Thai stocks.
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Set edges up despite Asian dip on China worries
Business, Published on 25/05/2015
» Recap: US and European stocks marched up last week with the Dow Jones and S&P hitting records as weak housing sales and manufacturing data suggested a delay in a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase. Most Asian markets retreated, especially in China, on worries over economic health of the world's second largest economy.
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Quiet week for stocks ahead of Greek deal Deal
Business, Published on 23/02/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets shrugged off anxiety over Greece's debt problems before a resolution late Friday spurred Wall Street to new highs. With most markets in Asia closed for Lunar New Year, the Thai stock market fell slightly on profit-taking after failing to breach the resistance at 1,620 points.
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How Bank of Thailand & elected govts work together
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/10/2012
» The Bank of Thailand governor himself explains "central bank independence" & how the bank works with elected govts for long-term economic stability.
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Central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Elected govts push for short-term growth to impress voters, but central banks have long-term responsibilities for economic stability.
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