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Chinese and European shares gain as dollar slides
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/08/2020
» Recap: Chinese stocks edged up and European shares recovered from their lowest levels in a month, while Asian currencies were on course to end July with their best performance in months, as the US dollar tumbled on worries over a second Covid-19 outbreak derailing the US economic recovery.
New China-US spat takes shine off stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/07/2020
» Recap: Global shares ended the week on a downbeat note despite a bounceback in European business activity as concerns flared over intensifying China-US tensions, while gold approached its all-time high of US$1,920 per ounce.
Global shares mixed, SET gains on lockdown easing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/05/2020
» Recap: Global stock markets ended the week on a mixed note as investors digested Donald Trump's remark about cutting ties with China over the Covid-19 pandemic. Local shares, however, were buoyed by the confirmation of eased lockdown measures starting tomorrow.
Trade optimism lifts world stocks again
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/11/2019
» Recap: Hopes of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing sent world stock markets and other risk assets higher on Friday, though an escalating wave of global protests from Hong Kong to Chile left some deep scars.
Political dramas keep equity investors on edge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/09/2019
» Recap: Global stock markets were subdued in a roller-coaster week highlighted by political dramas happening in Britain, Italy and Hong Kong, with all eyes fixed on the progress of US-China trade talks.
Investors hopeful of easing trade friction
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/08/2019
» Recap: Asian and European shares rallied on Friday as investor confidence was restored following China's reassurance of no retribution when new American tariffs take effect tomorrow. Sources in Washington say negotiations are still expected to take place sometime in September. Analysts expect US President Donald Trump will want to strike a trade deal with Beijing soon in order to improve his 2020 re-election chances.
Hopeful investors await Fed chief's comments
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/08/2019
» Recap: Global stock markets rose yesterday as investors awaited a speech by US Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell for hints of future monetary policy direction, while minutes from the Fed's July meeting showed policymakers were reluctant to make aggressive rate cuts.
Cyber law raises eyebrows
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 15/03/2019
» A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.
Global tremors nag stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/10/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets continue to experience volatility as tensions over global trade and unsettled Brexit negotiations keep a lid on bullish sentiment. The recent decline in global oil prices has added pressure to bourses worldwide, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand's main gauge falling below 1,600 points during intra-day trading hours.
Trade worries dent sentiment ahead of Q2 earnings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/07/2018
» Recap: Concerns over the global trade war continued to depress investor sentiment throughout the week, leading to volatile trade in equities. Strong US job figures, however, provided support for the US market, with the Nasdaq closing at an all-time high.