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Markets are shifting attention to the September meeting of the Federal Reserve after the US central bank left its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, with analysts predicting another cut is possible this year.

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Asian currencies, stocks fall on SVB contagion fears

SINGAPORE: Most Asian currencies and equities lost ground on Tuesday as the United States banking sector crisis unnerved investors, although the Malaysian ringgit bucked the trend to climb higher.

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Baht surges amid US bank collapse

The baht on Monday surged against a significant fall in the US dollar mainly due to the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the market's expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would slow down its policy rate hikes.

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Step right up, hedge your currency bets

If you're planning to travel abroad, it's important to consider the foreign exchange rate to manage your personal finances, especially as the baht is increasingly volatile against the US dollar.

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Baht dip aids export stocks

The rapid depreciation of the baht has helped stocks in the export sector, say analysts, warning the currency is under pressure to slide further, resulting in continued outflows from the Thai stock market.

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Baht in spotlight after hitting 7-year low

The currency of Southeast Asia's second-largest economy hit a seven-year low of 36.35 baht against the greenback last week. Nonetheless, analysts feel upbeat about the baht's future in the second half of this year.

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Industry cowers as baht dips again

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has warned against further currency depreciation to 37 baht against the US dollar, claiming it would make life more miserable for businesses and households because of higher oil prices.

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Manufacturing expands for 5th month in a row

Thai manufacturing grew for the fifth consecutive month in May despite a fall in demand, with safety stock building one of the key factors driving the expansion.

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Explainer: Should we be concerned about the baht?

Thailand started off this week with the baht weakening to a five-year low of 34.62 against the greenback. While in line with other Asean currencies that have softened against the US dollar, the performance is worth monitoring because it serves as an indicator in the country's recovery.

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Economic outlook turns dour as committee meets

All eyes are on the Bank of Thailand as rising inflation, spiking energy prices, a weakened baht and the impact of the war in Ukraine could all combine to influence a revision of key economic figures, especially GDP growth and interest rates, at the central bank's rate-setting committee meeting on…

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