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Talk of end to easy money keeps stocks subdued
Business, Published on 03/07/2017
» Recap: Hawkish comments from central banks signalling that the era of cheap money was coming to an end depressed global stock markets last week, while upbeat Chinese manufacturing data failed to bolster sentiment. Profit-taking erased early gains on anticipation of window-dressing at the end of the second quarter and sent the Thai stock market lower.
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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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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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Greek drama and Chinese rout push shares down
Business, Published on 06/07/2015
» Recap: Greece's debt default weighed on global stock markets last week ahead of yesterday's referendum. The start of this week promises to be choppy as US investors return from a long weekend and markets weigh the results of the Greek vote.
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Chearavanont family keeps crown as rich Thais get richer
Business, Published on 01/06/2017
» The Chearavanont brothers, led by Dhanin Chearavanont, honorary chairman of Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Thailand's agriculture and food conglomerate, remain the wealthiest family in Thailand this year, according to Forbes magazine.
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Thai bonds post longest rally
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/12/2014
» Thailand's slowest inflation in five years and prospects of a protracted slump in oil prices are a boon for bond investors enjoying the longest rally since 2010.
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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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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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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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