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Opportunities aplenty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2023
» As the outlook for stock markets globally remains far from rosy, weighed down by fears of recession, continuing high inflation and elevated interest rates, investors are chasing investment options that can offer a sensible return.
SCB CIO urges investors to avoid high-yield bonds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/08/2023
» Investors are advised to avoid investment in high-yield bonds, especially those tied to Chinese real estate because of high debt and a sluggish recovery, says SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO), a unit of Siam Commercial Bank.
Economy in limbo amid logjam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/07/2023
» The private sector is concerned that the extended delay in the formation of the new government could lead to a greater degree of political and public policy uncertainty and adversely impact the economy.
Thai stocks decline again despite US rate hike pause
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong & Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/06/2023
» Domestic political uncertainties continue to weigh on the Thai stock market, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index sliding further yesterday, ignoring the pause in US interest rate hikes and Beijing's fresh rate cut.
The eternal joust over rate hikes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/06/2023
» Some industry leaders are concerned about higher interest rates affecting businesses, especially small ones, in addition to weakening the purchasing power of homebuyers.
Playing the waiting game
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Somruedi Banchongduang and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/05/2023
» Before May 14, many investors and analysts were hopeful that the general election could reverse the "sell in May" phenomenon, which refers to the Thai bourse traditionally underperforming during the hot, dry months.
SCB CIO sees limited impact from stimulus steps
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/05/2023
» The potential impact of the new government's stimulus measures on the economy is likely to be limited, while the stock market has already factored in risks related to political issues, says the SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO).
US interest rates may stabilise for the year
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 13/05/2023
» Local economists say it is possible the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for one year if US inflation and the labour market remain strong.
Asian stocks fall amid fears of recession
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/04/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand slipped on Monday with Asian bourses broadly down, as investors trimmed risks following a drop in US equity futures, while analysts raised concerns about financial sector stress, saying recession fears are growing.
Markets spooked by Deutsche Bank
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2023
» Analysts have raised concerns about the growing risk of a Deutsche Bank collapse, reigniting fears about a widening banking crisis, though they said the potential impact on the Thai banking sector would be limited.