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Price of spot gold surges on inflation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2021
» Spot gold prices hit a four-month high at US$1,860.50 an ounce yesterday as rising inflation fears boost demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset.
Cryptocurrencies a new issue for SEC
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/10/2021
» Cryptocurrencies have given rise to a new set of challenges for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the recent price surge has lured numerous new investors to the market and spurred the trading value to 6.6 billion baht per day.
Analysts jittery over Evergrande default
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/09/2021
» Analysts recommended slowing investment in Chinese stocks after China Evergrande Group, China's second-largest real estate developer, declared in a statement on Sept 20 that a default is likely, sending stock markets reeling across the globe.
Covid, China worries and Fed keep shares in check
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2021
» Recap: Global shares fell for the fifth straight day yesterday as investors fretted about the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant, slowing Chinese growth and the timing of Federal Reserve stimulus reduction. The US dollar continued to rise as a safe haven after hitting nine-month high on Thursday.
Covid and China crackdown sap regional confidence
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2021
» Recap: Emerging market shares slid 0.8% yesterday as worries about a widening regulatory crackdown in China and surges in Covid-19 cases sapped investor confidence. But European stocks hit new highs and were on track for their fourth consecutive week of gains on the prospect of more forecast-beating corporate earnings and a steady recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn.
Fed expected to signal tapering of QE policy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/08/2021
» The Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to signal the tapering of its quantitative easing (QE) programme at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium meeting in the next two weeks, which could lead to further outflows from the Thai stock market and increased volatility in the bond market, analysts say.
Prolonged lockdowns to cause GDP drop
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/07/2021
» The economic impact from lockdowns may cause Thai GDP to drop by 300 billion baht or 1.7 percentage points, while listed companies' earnings price per share are expected to decline by 4% this year, as reflected in recent decreases in share prices, according to Kasikorn Securities.
ICI rises 1.6% as jabs boost investor sentiment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/06/2021
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) for stocks in the next three months rose by 1.6% from the previous month and remains in the bullish zone as investors expect the Covid-19 vaccination programme to ease the pandemic situation.
Smaller mutual funds best larger peers
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2021
» Thai small to mid-cap equity mutual funds recorded excellent returns in the past 12 months with potential for further growth during the outbreak as some small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more flexible and able to stay afloat or grow during times of crisis.
Regulator to probe JKN hemp post
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/03/2021
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the stock regulator to investigate statements by JKN Global Media (JKN) executives regarding its new hemp investment promotion that drove up its share price this week.