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Pre-holiday cheer lifts many Asian bourses
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks shook off worries about rising interest rates and economic risks to advance yesterday as many investors took profits before the Lunar New Year holiday closes many markets in the region next week.
Shares rebound as energy supply concerns ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 23/07/2022
» Recap: Global shares rebounded yesterday as concerns over energy supplies eased while investors awaited second-quarter economic data and corporate earnings.
Markets steady after initial omicron shock
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 04/12/2021
» Recap: European shares edged higher yesterday while global markets steadied after a tumultuous week induced by the the new Omicron Covid-19 variant and the prospect of accelerated stimulus tapering by the US Federal Reserve.
Investors spooked by Covid news flee risky assets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 27/11/2021
» Recap: Global markets, from stocks to commodities, tumbled yesterday as news of a possibly vaccine-resistant Covid variant propelled investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets including gold.
China's Corporate Crackdown Is Just Getting Started. Signs Point to More Tumult Ahead.
Business, JING YANG, Published on 16/08/2021
» In recent months, China has blown up what would have been the world's largest initial public offering, launched probes into some of its biggest technology companies, and wiped out more than $1 trillion in market value while investors scramble for cover.
Global shares steady but crackdown rattles China
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI and NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 31/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks tracked solid corporate earnings growth while Chinese equities slipped to their lowest in the month on concerns about regulatory crackdowns. Asian and emerging market shares also edged lower on Friday. The MSCI World Index gained 1.1% for the month.
Emerging market equities wobble as Delta spreads
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI & NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 10/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks steadied on Friday, but the MSCI Index of emerging markets was poised for a 2.9% weekly fall, while emerging market currencies also retreated.
Global shares buoyant but SET little changed
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI & NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 03/07/2021
» Recap: Global shares stayed near record highs on Friday as markets awaited US payroll figures that could shed light on Federal Reserve policy tightening. But China blue-chips fell nearly 3% to a four-month low, pushing down the MSCI emerging markets gauge by 1%.
Growing confidence keeps shares rising
Business, DARANA CHUDASRI and NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE, Published on 12/06/2021
» Recap: Global shares extended their record highs with the MSCI All Country World Index poised for a fourth weekly advance amid growing confidence. European shares rallied after the European Central Bank raised its inflation forecast and renewed its pledge of aggressive emergency bond-buying. Emerging market shares rallied while Thai stocks continued to climb.
Ministry targeting e-commerce exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/05/2021
» The Commerce Ministry has vowed to ramp up Thai product exports through online business matching and virtual events, with the aim of boosting online sales to top 16 billion baht this year.