Thai shares manage to close above 600 psychological level for first time in 2 weeks, end +1.0% at 601.60 in volatile, fairly moderate session. Bangkok Bank (BBL.TH) saying it is ready to divest its 19.3% stake in ACL Bank (ACL.TH), speculation on potential progress over Financial Institutions Development Fund selling stake in Siam City Bank (SCIB.TH) spark gains across banking sector while most energy blue chips underperform.
Benchmark likely to hover around current level Tuesday as "closing above 600 would be good enough for institutional investors' booking for second quarter," says DBS Vickers Securities analyst Arparporn Sawaengpak; 580-610 range tipped for week. Among top actives, Siam City Bank (SCIB.TH) +16.6% at THB16.90, Bank of Ayudhya (BAY.TH) +1.3% at THB15.20, ACL Bank (ACL.TH) +11.4% at THB5.85, Bangkok Bank (BBL.TH) +0.9% at THB107.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Thai shares manage to close above 600
Thursday, June 25, 2009
U.S. stocks pared morning gains
U.S. stocks pared morning gains and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped into the red after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates near zero.
In an afternoon announcement, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-0 to maintain the target federal-funds rate for interbank lending at a record-low range of zero to 0.25%. Furthermore, the Fed reiterated that it's likely to keep rates at low levels for an extended period.
The U.S. Federal Reserve policy makers highlighted fresh signs of economic stability, but most sectors pared morning gains that were driven by some positive economic data. In recent trading, energy and consumer staples were the weakest sectors.
"Investors continue to focus on both sides of the inflation and deflation fulcrum without a strong commitment to either," said Elizabeth Miller, president of Summit Place Financial Advisors. "It remains a waiting game to see at what point the Fed takes action."
Miller and several traders notes the Fed's moves were largely expected, with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke seemingly being more proactive to make sure any policy changes wouldn't catch investors by surprise. But that there is a lack of concrete direction in the statement caused some market instability, say traders.
Recently, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2 points to 8321, while the Standard & Poor's 500 increased 8, or 0.9%, to 903. The Nasdaq Composite increased 31 to 1796.
In another heavily watched part of the Fed announcement, policy makers reiterated plans to purchase a total of up to $1.25 trillion of agency mortgage-backed securities and up to $200 billion of agency debt by the end of the year. As previously announced, they plan to buy up to $300 billion of Treasurys by autumn.
Positive economic signals and better-than-expected results from Oracle had lifted the stock market earlier Wednesday. Among the reports, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said it revised upward its economic forecasts for this year and next.
In addition, the Commerce Department reported that durable-goods orders rose 1.8% in May, contrary to analysts' expectations for a slight retreat. But new-home sales sank 0.6% last month as prices fell 3.4% year over year and inventories fell slightly.
Technology shares were helped by a 7% jump for Oracle after the software maker beat estimates by posting a 8.2% slide in earnings last quarter and issued better-than-expected guidance.
Ned Riley, chief executive of Riley Asset Management in Boston, said he expects to see more developments like Oracle's better-than-expected quarterly report in the months ahead as businesses gradually ramp up their spending on computers and other equipment during the early stages of a global economic recovery.
However, Riley is also preparing for some turbulence on the way to that rosy outcome. He said he doesn't own Oracle shares, but he has been increasing his holdings lately of the Nasdaq 100 exchange-traded fund, which tracks the software maker and other big-name tech players best positioned to hold up through the remainder of the economic pain ahead.
"We've basically come through a panic phase," in which companies cut all spending on technology no matter how badly their employees might have needed it, said Riley. "Now they're ramping back up a little, but we still have a way to go before it's back to normal."
An auction of $37 billion in five-year notes at 1 p.m. went well, helping the market keep its morning gains into the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.
Treasury slid further after the FOMC statement, with the two-year note off to yield 1.15%. The 10-year note slipped to yield 3.62%.
Oil futures fell 11 cents to $68.56 a barrel in New York after new inventory data showed a surprisingly large increase in U.S. reserves of gasoline.
Friday, June 19, 2009
GBP/USD has stalled
GBP/USD has stalled ahead of Fibonacci resistance around 1.6470 and a weaker tone is now favored says RBS. The bank would use the 1.6479 area to short the rate, looking for a return to Wednesday's low around 1.6220. Once this level fails then risk opens toward 1.6088 and if broken 1.5477 and 1.53. GBP/USD now at 1.6370 from the day's high of 1.6470.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
How You Can Get Out Of Credit Card Debt?
This is a common question for someone who has a credit card. As we are all aware of the advantages of having that ready cash, in form of a card, on hand, we need, and always have to take into account, all the time, what the bigger evil is, in the constant use of our “swiping” control. You feel that it is actually lighter since no cash is being released, but then again, when you get to receive your bill, you think “…imagine? Just having to pay only this amount?”
What you don’t realize is that the amount noted in your bill that says minimum amount to be paid is actually just paying for the interest. If you do the calculation, you are paying off more than 10% interest rate alone, of your total loaned amount (cash advances and purchased items), and a very small amount of your total purchases. so better to consolidate credit debt services firm
So going back to our topic, how do you get out of your consolidate credit debt?
Pay off the amount first off. Make sure you don’t limit your payment to the “minimum amount” seen in your bill, and if you could pay more than, or even up to 50% of your loaned amount, so much the better.
Swiping is a good thing…as long as used on emergency purposes. Make sure that you are mentally computing when you will be paying off this “swipe”, at the earliest time possible. So, bottom line-be a smart swiper.
Coping Up With Your Cash Advance Payday Loans
Cash advance payday loans are financial responsibilities that should be properly dealt with in order to prevent monetary problems in the future. Contrary to common misconceptions, payday loan are not just short term loans that provide instant small amounts of money. You have to note that unlike other loans, payday loans are easy to process but your debt can also easily pile up if you are not very careful.
Payday loans can really be risky but in order to prevent potential problems that it may bring, the aspiring borrower needs to be very cautious about this particular loan transaction. Below are some things that you can do in order to cope with the possible problems that may arise with regards to payday loans.
Review and remember the repayment scheme
Prove your credibility as a borrower. Be responsible in handling your debts. Before you apply for cash advance payday loans, you have to make sure that you are fully aware of the consequences that it brings. Never forget the date of your loan maturity period. When that date comes, pay promptly. If you can help it, do not get a payday loan if you think you are not capable of paying for it on your very next payday. Keep in mind that failure to pay your loan on time will result to an inflated debt.
Review the payment terms. Will you allow the payday lender to automatically debit your debt from your bank account or do you settle it with a post dated check? If you can't pay the full amount, what repayment options do you have? You should ask these questions before you start filling up the application form for your cash advance payday loan.
In case you cannot pay the loan amount in full, you have to know your options. In some cases, payday lenders will only debit the finance charges from your bank account and reschedule your loan due date to your next payday. This process usually incurs a high finance fee. In view of this, make it a point to pay off a partial amount of the principal amount of your loan every time you can.
Have a stable job if you have an outstanding payday loan
Keep in mind that the existence of your paycheck serves as the collateral for your payday loan. In some cases, the paycheck also serves as the only way to settle your cash advance. So if you want to reduce the risks of having an inflated payday loan debt, take good care of your job or any monetary resource that will allow you to pay your payday loan debt in a timely manner.
If you can, repay the loan even before the maturity date
The best way to ensure that you will not suffer from huge amounts of payday loan debts is to repay your payday loan even before the agreed upon loan date. Make your cash advance payday loan payment as the top priority among all your other debts.
To make sure that this happens, you have to do three things- borrow only the amount you need and spend only the amount that you can repay and always control the urge to overspend.
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Travel Lovers Airline Rewards Credit Card is For You
For individuals who are fond of traveling it is best that they acquire a credit card suitable for this type of hobby and that is the Airline Rewards Credit Card.
This business credit cards is similar to any kind of credit card perhaps like low interest credit card.
The card is particularly intended for people who have the requirement to travel regularly as this credit card can aid in saving them more funds and permit the card owners to accumulate miles for every dollar spent. These miles will be used for other flight programs and services which is perfect for the travel lovers.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Treasury prices remain higher
Treasury prices remain higher Monday midday with stocks underwater, building on rally that kicked off the end of last week. Shorter-maturity Tsys up the most, with 2-yr 3/32 higher to 1.23%. 3-yr up 6/32 to 1.84% and 10-yr 13/32 higher to yld 3.73%. DJIA down by over 2%. Market also anticipating more Fed Tsy purchases this week, with first operation on Tuesday. Fed will buy Tsys maturing in 2012 and 2013. Buying will come in a week devoid of Tsy note sales. DJIA down 206.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Market Review
Stock markets broadly lower with oil, commodity plays losing ground after recent surge; Nikkei down 1.0%, Kospi down 1.1%, HSI down 1.5%, STI down 1.7%, Taipei down 3.5%, S&P/ASX 200 down 0.6%. KLCI +0.3%, Philippines +0.5%, NZX-50 +0.5%. In FX markets, EUR slips with several senior dealers in Tokyo citing report in London's Telegraph newspaper during Asian hours of an earlier Der Spiegel story that DIHK survey of German industry, to be released this week, shows over a third of all large companies still seeing credit conditions tighten further, if they can borrow at all; Der Spiegel report adds terms now tougher than they were at height of global crisis over the winter. EUR/USD at 1.3907 vs 1.3995 late NY Friday, EUR/JPY at 136.99 vs 137.75, USD/JPY at 98.47 vs 98.39. Some risk aversion sparked by Iran unrest after polls, latest North Korean rumblings.
NZ manufacturing sales volumes come in flat in 1Q, would have been sharply lower if not for dairy and meat product manufacturing; Statistics NZ says total manufacturing sales volumes +0.2% Q/Q, 1st rise in 5 quarters, led by 23% rise in meat and dairy product manufacturing; excluding meat and dairy, sales off 6.5%, largest drop since series started in June 1994. Fall in China's FDI narrows in May, to 17.8% Y/Y, after 22.51% fall in April; complements FAI, industrial production data from last week indicating gradual, government-led recovery. Australian Treasurer Swan plays down recent strong economic data; says fall in terms of trade has some way to run, unemployment will rise, also not considering raising consumption tax. Copper futures on SHFE hit 5% daily limit-down, LME 3-month copper at $5,089.75/ton, down $145.25 since Friday's kerb, moving in lockstep with struggling EUR. Front-month Nymex crude at $70.86/bbl, down $1.18; spot gold at $933.60/oz, down $4.70 from NY Friday.
Friday, June 12, 2009
PLN is slightly stronger
PLN is slightly stronger, following EUR/USD moves amid very thin trade. Friday is squeezed between weekend and Thursday's holiday so many market participants have taken the day off, dealers say. Movement will pick up Monday, with May CPI data. "Also, one has to pay attention to the Monetary Policy Council's members comments afterwards," a local dealer says. EUR/PLN trades at 4.4620 from 4.4782 late Wednesday, USD/PLN at 3.1685 from 3.1894. Treasury bonds are mixed, average yield on 2-year paper is at 5.47% vs 5.43% late Wednesday, on 5-year at 5.78% vs 5.82%, on 10-year at 6.30% vs 6.29%.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
USD/KRW rise more to 1,261.90
USD/KRW rise more to 1,261.90 vs 1,254.25 earlier, 1,252.4 last close as Kospi extends fall (off 1.1%). Also, offshore market players bidding up pair, says foreign bank trader; "it looks like it will be (well) supported for rest of the session." But local bank trader says upside may be capped by exporters, including electronics firms and automakers, selling above 1,260. Puts initial cap at 1,265; another local bank trader tips next cap at 1,268
Monday, June 8, 2009
Speed up our internet connection
Every day working with the online world make us saturated, moreover, what internet connection that we used very poorly.
If it is so, surely I will be quick-tempered and badmood.
To eliminate this problem, I usually turn off the computer and refreshing.
other solutions using the tools Speed Internet. with this tool, the connection will be faster especially when browsing and data access.
This tool is also good at the time so we will save the download time.
there are many tools such as this, by typing "internet speed" in google, then you will get it.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
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Friday, June 5, 2009
On jobless rate
On jobless rate, which broke 9%, John Silvia of Wachovia says that though it's a lagging indicator, it suggests that consumer delinquencies will continue to rise. Note also that duration of unemployment rose again, Silvia says, and remains at 20+ yr highs, suggesting continued consumer stress. "Employment will lag the recovery," he said. "Expect positive growth -possibly next quarter but that is impacted by the magnitude of the auto shutdown." He points to recovery in the second half of 2009.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
USD remains rangebound
USD remains rangebound and mostly little changed from late Thu vs EUR and JPY minutes before the May US payrolls report, but USD/GBP has maintained its rebound on concerns over the stability of the UK govt. Fears over the fallout from Latvia's economic woes is also putting pressure on SEK as well as emerging market currencies. Fri morning in NY, EUR/USD was at 1.4172 from 1.4182 late Thu. USD/JPY was at 96.94 from 96.80, according to EBS. EUR/JPY was at 137.36 from 137.24, and GBP/USD was at 1.6142 from 1.6186. USD/CHF was at 1.0720 from 1.0700 Thu.
