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Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in Songkhla
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2025
» The severe flooding in southern Thailand is a short-term drag on economic activity, but eventually will support a rebound in retail and construction-related stocks once the recovery begins, say analysts.
Stocks fall as US tariff news sinks in
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/08/2025
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off extended to a sixth day as US President Donald Trump boosted tariffs across the world, while two days of solid earnings from megacap tech firms failed to lift sentiment.
Trump's China signals give shares a lift
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks advanced yesterday after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the UK and signalled that tariffs on Chinese goods may fall if preliminary talks this weekend in Switzerland go well.
Asian markets mostly upbeat despite tariff worries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/02/2025
» RECAP: Asian markets had a mostly positive week despite persistent concerns about US tariffs and Donald Trump's geopolitical manoeuvring. Hong Kong was again the standout performer thanks to the tech sector led by Alibaba following forecast-topping earnings.
China optimism gives lift to Asian equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares mostly rose on Friday, led by China, amid speculation that Beijing will provide more support for the economy at a key policy meeting in December.
Shares rise as US data points to more rate cuts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/10/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in the region rose after slightly weaker US labour data reinforced the belief that the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates in November.
Asian shares advance on tech rally, rate optimism
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/09/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets advanced on Friday, following a tech rally on Wall Street, while US economic data sustained expectations that the Federal Reserve would start cutting interest rates next week.
Wall Street bounce helps lift Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were poised to end a tough week on an upbeat note after Wall Street bounced overnight and data showed China taking a step away from deflation, while Japanese stocks managed to sustain an early rally.
Thai ESG Fund expected to receive cabinet green light on Tuesday
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/07/2024
» The cabinet is expected to endorse the new Thai ESG Fund on Tuesday, with analysts hoping the revised conditions of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused fund will boost trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) by 40-50 billion baht a year.
China shares lead regional decline as risk rises
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities and currencies declined on Friday as economic and geopolitical risks trumped market optimism surrounding US interest-rate cuts. Mainland Chinese stocks in Hong Kong led the region's losses as the Communist Party's third plenum failed to convince investors about economic growth impetus.