BOT Governor flip flops
Well then, first on the 14th of this month the BOT Governor comes out publicly saying
“Thailand doesn’t need an interest- rate cut as credit growth is accelerating and domestic demand is countering a slowdown in exports, central bank Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said.”
Source: Bloomberg
And then on the 18th of this month, the BOT cuts rates from 3% to 2.75%.
“The rate cut yesterday is not a signal that the interest rate is on a downward trend,†Prasarn told reporters today. “Capital flows is not the key reason for the rate cut. The cut is like buying insurance to support local demand, which will act as a buffer for the economy. Still, we should use policy space wisely because there are uncertainties ahead.â€
Source: Bloomberg
You absolute flip flopping donkey!
Anyways, impact on stocks? Good for property ST wise, and any other sector that requires significant financing for its customers, so-so for banks as their margins may be depressed.
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