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Pundits upbeat on monetary-fiscal fusing
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand's rate cut this week, earlier than analysts expected, is a "positive surprise" sending a signal that monetary and fiscal policies should work more coherently from now on to prop up a subdued economy, note analysts.
Interest rate uncertainty pummels Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/11/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares extended a global rout on Friday as much-anticipated US jobs data failed to provide clarity on the near-term outlook for interest rates, with investors dumping risk assets even after dazzling earnings from Nvidia.
Asian rally continues in response to China stimulus
Business, Nuntawun PolkuamdeeNareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/09/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia extended gains yesterday as risk appetite across financial markets got a further boost from a series of stimulus measures in China, where stock markets had their best week since 2008. A sharp fall in oil prices also bodes well for disinflation globally.
Thai-EU free trade talks continue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/06/2024
» The third round of free trade negotiations for a Thailand-European Union (EU) agreement recently finished, with the fourth round scheduled to be hosted by Thailand on Nov 4.
Asian shares retreat on China weakness
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/05/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia fell yesterday after data from China showed fresh economic weakness and traders reassessed the path forward for US interest rates.
Bitcoin slumps as Fed vows to keep rates steady longer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2024
» Bitcoin tumbled to a two-month low of around US$57,000 after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell remarked that interest rates are likely to stay higher for longer as the central bank tries to stamp out stubborn inflation.
Global equity income touted on Fed rate move
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2024
» The Federal Reserve is expected to cut US interest rates 2-3 times this year starting from its June meeting, making global equity income a promising investment, says London-based Newton Investment Management.
Three important economic themes as 2023 ends
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 23/12/2023
» As we enter the final stretch of 2023, we have identified three important economic themes that we believe will continue to have an impact in 2024.
Asian markets tread water, waiting for US cues
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/11/2023
» RECAP: Asian currencies and equities were largely subdued on Friday, with the baht and South Korean won leading declines, as increasing scepticism over whether the Federal Reserve is done with interest rate hikes kept risk appetite in check.
Examining efforts to puff up a weak baht
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2023
» The baht has depreciated this year and ranks as one of the worst-performing regional currencies of 2023.