Fading hopes of quick end to war depress stocksRECAP: Asian stocks retreated yesterday as dwindling hopes of a resolution to the war with Iran kept oil prices ‌aloft, though a US waiver allowing purchases of Russian crude helped keep a floor under losses. Retail investors were net buyers of 10.23 billion baht, followed by institutional investors at 7.13 billion. Foreign investors were net sellers of 15.17 billion baht, followed by brokerage firms at 2.19 billion. Subsidies have reached 16 baht a litre, costing the state Oil Fuel Fund more than 1 billion baht a day. Central Retail Corporation (CRC) plans to invest 16-18 billion baht this year to open new stores, renovate existing ones and enhance the customer experience.

Source: Bangkok Post March 14, 2026 01:21 UTC