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Fed expected to slash interest rates next week
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/12/2024
» Analysts are expecting the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) at its Dec 18 meeting, prompting the Bank of Thailand to follow suit in 1-2 months.
Local Bitcoin funds record returns of 30%
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/12/2024
» Two Thai Bitcoin mutual funds have posted returns reaching 30% following their launches in June, drawing demand from investors as prices continue to spike, approaching US$100,000 following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Bourse unveils three flagship projects
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/11/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has devised three flagship projects under its three-year strategic plan to drive the development of the capital market via fair and inclusive growth.
Listed firms' earnings likely to fall below forecast
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/11/2024
» Listed companies posted total net profit of 193 billion baht in the third quarter, down 29% year-on-year and a 24% decrease from three months earlier, with analysts saying earnings for the whole of 2024 are likely to fall below their forecast.
Analysts upbeat on long-term gold prices
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/11/2024
» Analysts expressed optimism that gold prices have a chance to rise in the long term after domestic prices plunged by 800 baht per baht weight on Thursday, mainly attributed to the dollar strengthening.
Brokerages pick local stocks based on election
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2024
» Transport and industrial estate stocks are expected to benefit if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election, while manufacturers of petrochemicals, electrical equipment, steel products and auto parts could see competition intensify from Chinese exports, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Falling interest rates to benefit Thai banks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/10/2024
» As global interest rates are clearly on a downward trend, with the Bank of Thailand expected to cut its policy rate again in December, banking stocks should benefit, according to analysts.
Analysts prefer property, retail and banking
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2024
» Market analysts recommend stocks in the property, retail and banking sectors as the major beneficiaries of the Bank of Thailand's unexpected interest rate cut, the first reduction in four years.
ASPS raises year-end SET target to 1,523 points
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/10/2024
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has revised its year-end target for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to 1,523 points, up from 1,450, supported by the launch of state-run Vayupak Fund units and new Thai ESG fund rules, as well as government economic stimulus.
Analysts see SET index at 1,494 points by year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/10/2024
» The Investment Analysts Association (IAA) anticipates the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index will finish at 1,494 points at the end of 2024, rising to 1,634 points next year supported by falling global interest rates and the launch of new Thai ESG fund rules later this year.