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PM piles pressure on BoT
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) monetary policy committee (MPC) has come under pressure today following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's public call for a 25 basis point rate cut.
Govt calls for more investment
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/06/2022
» Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith yesterday urged people to invest in the kingdom while the economy is on an upward trend and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is trying to maintain a favourable policy interest rate to support growth.
Gold sprints to over 5-year peak
Reuters, Published on 20/06/2019
» Gold prices surged as much as 1.8% to their highest in more than five years on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve signalled possible interest rate cuts later this year, sending the dollar and US Treasury yields lower.
US job growth jumps again
Published on 03/05/2019
» WASHINGTON: US job growth surged in April and the unemployment rate dropped to a 49-year low of 3.6%, pointing to sustained strength in economic activity even as last year’s massive fiscal stimulus fades.
US hiring falls sharply
Published on 08/03/2019
» WASHINGTON: Hiring in the United States was the weakest in 17 months in February while wage gains were the fastest of the expansion and the unemployment rate fell, a possible sign that America’s jobs engine is starting to slow down.
US job growth tops forecasts
Published on 01/02/2019
» WASHINGTON: US hiring in January topped all forecasts while wage gains cooled and the government shutdown pushed up the unemployment rate, signalling job gains remain robust without any major inflation pressures.
Challenges in store as Thailand assumes Asean chair
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 01/01/2019
» As Thailand takes the 2019 Asean chairmanship on Tuesday, threats and challenges lie on the horizon. Experts are warning that Thailand and Asean must brace for spillover from the trade war between the United States and China and push harder for the promotion of free trade.
Survey: Holiday spending to rise as oil prices drop
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/12/2018
» Festive spending is expected to increase this year from 2017, with a decline in oil prices helping raise the purchasing power of Thais during the New Year season, according to a university survey.
World Bank predicts swelling poverty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2018
» Farmers and retirees are likely to join the ranks of those categorised as in poverty next year because of low earnings, depressed farm prices and high household debt, says the World Bank.
US hiring, wages top forecasts
Published on 02/11/2018
» WASHINGTON: Hiring in the United States rebounded by more than forecast in October, annual wage gains topped 3% for the first time since 2009 and the jobless rate held at a 48-year low, signalling the labour market will keep driving consumption and economic growth.