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ESG fund predicted to boost Thai stocks by up to B70bn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/11/2023
» A proposed ESG fund could attract inflows to 114 stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's ESG index, with an estimated value of up to 70 billion baht this year, according to analysts.
Allianz Ayudhya on target
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2023
» Life insurance firm Allianz Ayudhya Assurance is confident it can achieve its target of gross written premiums (GWP) of 37.7 billion baht this year after receiving 17.3 billion in the first six months.
Thai stocks spike after Fed maintains rates again
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rebounded strongly on Thursday as other regional bourses tracked gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve kept US interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.50%.
Morningstar picks top 10 EV investments
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2023
» Morningstar Research (Thailand) recommends investors focus on 10 leading global companies with high potential to cash in on electric vehicle (EV) trends, as the market is expected to quadruple by 2030 thanks to falling battery costs.
Thai gold price hits record
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/10/2023
» Domestic gold prices rose to a record high of 34,100 baht per baht weight on Thursday, up 300 baht from a day earlier, as the intensity of the Israel-Hamas conflict has driven up demand for the safe-haven asset, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Conflict, US inflation pressure local stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/10/2023
» The war in the Middle East may escalate and US inflation remains high, putting pressure on Thai stocks to fall more than 2%.
Brokerages push cash as market ripples
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/10/2023
» Investors are recommended to hold cash at roughly 20% of their portfolio amid a volatile stock market as the US bond yield rose to a 16-year high and the dollar continues to appreciate, with the market assuming the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again this year.
Gold prices edge up amid weak US data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/10/2023
» Gold prices inched up on Thursday to above US$1,820 per ounce after falling eight consecutive days as US bond yields and the dollar retreated from recent highs on US labour market weakness.
Muang Thai, Line BK aim to serve low income earners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/09/2023
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) has joined hands with Line BK, a social banking service provider, to launch an insurance brokerage business specifically targeting low-income earners and freelancers.
Alarm sounds for default rate of Asian bonds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2023
» Bond default rates are increasing worldwide, but especially in Asia-Pacific because of the impact of the real estate crisis in China.