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[ 2015-03-11 ]
Rate cut boosts share prices
Opening lower, the Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the day with a positive note thanks to the Bank of Thailand's surprise rate cut.
The SET index opened today at 1,525.00 points, 6.04 points lower from yesterday’s closing. It swung to the positive territory in the afternoon as the central bank cut the policy rate to 1.75 per cent, to boost the economy.
The index ended the day at 1,543.84 points, up by 12.80 points or 0.84 per cent, on turnover of Bt53.8 billion.
During March 1-10, foreign investors had been net-buyers of Thai shares, with net-buy position of Bt4.6 billion.
The index ended the day at 1,543.84 points, up by 12.80 points or 0.84 per cent, on turnover of Bt53.8 billion.
During March 1-10, foreign investors had been net-buyers of Thai shares, with net-buy position of Bt4.6 billion.
The Nation March 11, 2015 5:00 pm
Author: Patrick Lusted