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AI bubble fears, US rate outlook subdue bourses
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/11/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian equities declined on Friday at the end of a volatile week, amid mixed signals from the US Federal Reserve about the interest rate outlook, while tech-heavy markets fell on worries about stretched AI company valuations.
Uncertainties and challenges
Business, Published on 30/12/2024
» 2025 is just around the corner and everyone is looking for clues about the prospects for the global and domestic economies in the coming year.With Donald Trump set to return to the White House on Jan 20, the US factors seem difficult to predict given the personality of the President-elect billionaire we all learned from his first term.But something the world can expect is growing US protectionism, through the proposed import tax hike Trump has clearly announced; countermeasures from the targeted countries, notably China, would put the global economy on the verge of turmoil.Amid the uncertainties and challenges ahead, the Bangkok Post has identified five megatrends for 2025.Let's hear from experts about their potential development in the year to come so we can at least prepare ourselves for what could be another tough year.
Wrapping up 2024 in global markets
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 26/12/2024
» Stock markets have moved into year-end mode: position tweaking, window dressing and final assessments take centre stage as liquidity has gradually evaporated. With the release of Nvidia's results last month, the markets have successfully cleared the last endogenous hurdle of the year. November has thus resolved the last two known unknowns before the end of 2024: the new US president and the state of the artificial intelligence investment cycle.
Exports set to exceed 2% growth target
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2024
» Thai exports this year are projected to exceed the target set by 2%, reaching a 30-year high of 10 trillion baht.
All eyes on Thai baht
Business, Published on 23/09/2024
» The direction of the Thai currency for the remainder of the year is critical for local industries after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected last Wednesday, putting more pressure on the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which has held steady on rates since last year.
SCB CIO touts tech, utility stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO) sees the global stock market becoming more volatile as it enters the final stretch of the US presidential election, recommending investors focus on technology and utility stocks with high growth potential and strong financial results.
Krungthai Compass predicts 22.5m foreign arrivals in 2023
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/01/2023
» Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank, expects foreign tourist arrivals in 2023 to more than double the number recorded last year, estimating it will take two years to return to the level posted in 2019.
Yuletide opportunities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2022
» Christmas is coming and as people celebrate the season of joy, warmth and hope, investors wish to profit from their investments during this festive time.
World Bank eyes slower Thai growth
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 15/12/2022
» The Thai economy is projected to recover faster than expected this year, but will face slower growth in 2023 because of global headwinds, according to the World Bank.
CIMBT projects 1% dip in exports next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/12/2022
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) predicts exports will contract 1% next year, suffering from a global slowdown and fears of a recession in key global economies.