Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Thailand's Bonds Advance on Rate-Cut Speculation; Baht Is Little Changed

(Bloomberg) -- Thailand's government bonds rose on speculation the central bank will cut rates for a fourth time this year at its meeting next month as economic growth slows. The baht traded at a more than nine-year high.

Ten-year yields are near the lowest in more than three years after the central bank on April 24 cut its growth forecast for this year. The Bank of Thailand may lower its benchmark rate by as much as 50 basis points to 3.5 percent in May, said Thanomsri Fongarunrung, an economist at Phatra Securities in Bangkok.


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