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Tisco unit predicts 3% Thai growth in 2025 despite risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/12/2024
» Tisco Economic Strategy Unit (ESU) predicts Thai GDP growth of 3% next year as the global economy expands 3.2%, amid risks of a potential trade war and accelerated inflation.
Sluggish China to keep oil prices low
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/10/2024
» Global oil prices are unlikely to increase in this year's fourth quarter, due in part to the impact of China's sluggish economy on its oil imports, says an analyst at national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Pundits say SET index could slip below 1,300
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, which plunged to a three-year low on Wednesday, could slip further to below 1,300 points in the near term as foreign funds continue to exit, say analysts.
Political gridlock to keep stocks subdued
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will remain sluggish in the third quarter of 2023 as a result of the protracted political uncertainties, says the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), urging the new government to boost domestic consumption and tackle rising household debt.
Executives list policy priorities
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/02/2023
» The upcoming general election slated for May 7 is sparking speculation on a potential successor to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as well as new economic policies that might be promoted by an incoming government.
Limited upside with plenty of risks
Business, Published on 13/08/2022
» The SET moved mostly sideways in July, opening at 1,568.33 points and closing at 1,576.41, representing just a 0.5% month-on-month rise. That said, there was a period during the month when the index took quite a swing, reaching a low of 1,517.51 in mid-July before rebounding to its peak of 1,576.68 before closing at 1,576.41.
Local equities rally on new peace talks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2022
» Thai equities rallied on Wednesday after progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine raised hopes for a resolution and the Finance Ministry's decision to postpone imposing a transaction tax on individual stock investors boosted investor morale.
Planned talks buoy sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2022
» Thai stocks rebounded while oil and gold stalled as planned talks between Russia and Ukraine improved market opinion.
Bourse bounces back after invasion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/02/2022
» The Thai stock market rebounded yesterday following the Russian invasion of Ukraine as investors believe US sanctions targeting the Russian financial sector will have a limited effect on the energy sector and the global economy.
Fed mulls rate hike as commodities soar
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/01/2022
» Analysts suggest investors closely monitor the US Federal Reserve's meeting on Jan 25-26 as the central bank may decide to hike interest rates to curb inflation and spiralling oil prices.