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How do shifts in market interest rates influence investments for expats living in Thailand?

Aug 25, 2025
5 days ago
Princess *******
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Anyone else notice how Powell’s rate cut talk gave non-tech stocks like JPM, XOM, and CAT a nice boost? Kind of funny since tech usually steals the spotlight. Got me thinking how shifts like this affect where we put our money while living in Thailand on the DTV, especially when we’re all trying to stretch our baht a little further. Do you guys invest back home while enjoying life here, or just keep it simple and focus on Thailand life?
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The discussion revolves around the influence of recent U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut talks on various stocks, particularly non-tech sectors like JPMorgan, ExxonMobil, and Caterpillar. Contributors share insights on their investment strategies while living in Thailand, emphasizing a blend of traditional investments, such as real estate and index funds, alongside alternative assets like Bitcoin and precious metals. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of global markets and the various financial decisions expats face, including the practicality of managing investments from abroad.
Phil ******
Travis ********
Wrong FB group
DTV_Be*******
It’s all interconnected

The rate cut will allow for refinancing of loans which will allow for a better interest rate which can be reinvested into the companies for a plethora of reasons

A rate decrease will also allow for mortgages car loans personal loans small business loans etc to be refinanced or new lines of credit

It also affects the bond market and the FOREX markets

By Powell having TDS he’s only destroying a vibrant economy
James *************
Bitcoin. Gold. Silver. Nvidia. S&P 500. Robin Hood. NIO. All ya need
Anonymous ******************
Everyone here too obsessed with opening a Thai bank account to worry about investing
마리오 ***
I work online and invest in index funds and real estate (mainly real estate).