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Regional oil investment competition heats up
Business, Published on 17/01/2024
» Driven by energy security concerns, Southeast Asia's oil-producing countries are seeking to revive the upstream industry. Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand are competing for upstream investments from both local and international companies, according to research by BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. The following is a look at the current state of play:
Equities muted as timing of US rate cuts unclear
Business, Published on 06/01/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday and the dollar was near a three-week high as traders dialled back bets of early US interest-rate cuts, after Federal Reserve meeting minutes provided few clues.
Digging out of debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared dealing with informal debt and the problems it creates a national priority, likening the situation to a form of modern-day slavery.
Improving rate-cut outlook buoys equities
Published on 23/12/2023
» RECAP: Shares advanced in most Asian markets yesterday after US stocks resumed a rally fuelled by fresh data that backed the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates more than currently anticipated.
Tisco offers tips for bonds and stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2023
» Tisco Advisory recommends investors opt for foreign bonds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and healthcare and technology stocks to hedge against negative factors next year.
PM looking into SET boycott rumour
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is looking into a rumour that retail investors have threatened to pause trading on the stock market next Monday, and insists he has never interfered with the exchange.
Asian shares fall as Fed talks tough on rates
Business, Published on 11/11/2023
» RECAP: Shares in Asia fell yesterday after the head of the US Federal Reserve warned interest rates may have to climb further, stunting a rally in stocks and bonds and sending investors back to the dollar.
Asian shares edge lower but SET holds steady
Published on 12/08/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets edged lower on Friday as the dollar gained after US inflation showed only a moderate increase, fanning hopes that the Federal Reserve is done with interest-rate increases.
Asian shares subdued as rate worries resurface
Business, Published on 22/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares were subdued yesterday after Wall Street retreated on fresh signs of US labour-market resiliency, which could support another increase in interest rates after an expected move next week.