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Asian markets drop as traders brace for key US inflation data
AFP, Published on 13/10/2022
» Equities fell in Asia and the dollar maintained its strength Thursday ahead of the release of crucial US inflation data that could determine the pace of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
Gold, Bitcoin surge on concerns over global debt pile
Bloomberg, Published on 06/10/2025
» Growing fiscal concerns in some of the world’s biggest economies are adding momentum to a so-called “debasement trade,” as investors flock to the perceived safety of Bitcoin, gold and silver while pulling away from major currencies.
Seoul bears brunt as Asia, European markets dive on pandemic fear
AFP, Published on 24/02/2020
» HONG KONG: Seoul led a sharp drop across Asian and European equity markets Monday as South Korea announced a surge in COVID-19 infections, while oil plunged and safe-haven assets rallied on growing concerns about a possible pandemic.
Avoid stocks negatively affected by rate hikes
Business, DAOL Securities Thailand, Published on 08/10/2022
» We expect the SET Index to continue to be volatile given the higher global recession risk, as many central banks are expected to keep raising interest rates to fight inflation. Adding to the negative factors, the US dollar continues to strengthen against other currencies and the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war has taken a toll on energy markets.
Quality over quantity will lift tourism image
News, Khanitha Pakinamhang, Published on 12/09/2018
» Tourism has long been an important source of revenue for Thailand. Last year, there were approximately 35 million visitors to Thailand, generating total income of around 1.8 trillion baht, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Kingdom's top cops set poor example
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/06/2024
» The handling of the bitter feud between two heavyweights of the Royal Thai Police, Torsak Sukivimol and Surachate Hakparn, aka Big Joke, by a prime minister-appointed committee led by Chatchai Promlert is typical of a Thai style of conflict resolution that reflects the "mai pen rai" and "forget about it" attitude, despite the core issue being the integrity and honesty of the two officers.
Edge of a dilemma
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang & Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/06/2020
» To cut or not to cut is the puzzle facing economists and analysts deciphering the Bank of Thailand's interest rate decision-making, with pandemic pressures presenting the possibility of a zero policy interest rate.
UK warned over Brexit deal commitments
AFP, Published on 07/09/2020
» LONDON - Britain on Monday faced warnings it risked its international reputation if it reneged on its agreement to leave the European Union, as Brexit trade talks reached a crucial final stage.
Global QE siphons assets into bullion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/01/2021
» The gold price is trending upward again in the wake of a weakening US dollar and worldwide quantitative easing (QE) practices, with central banks moving assets away from the dollar to other currencies and gold.
Tariff trap
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/04/2025
» Re: "Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil", (BP, April 4).