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Household debt slows in first quarter
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/08/2024
» Household debt growth slowed in the first quarter of 2024, partly due to financial institutions tightening their loan extension criteria, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Heavy burden on young shoulders
Business, Published on 26/08/2024
» Paetongtarn Shinawatra's recent ascension to prime minister, following the Constitutional Court's dismissal of her predecessor Srettha Thavisin over ethics violations based on a cabinet appointment, and the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won the last election, presents a complex interplay of economic, political and social challenges for the nation.
Central bank chief sets terms for rate cut
Published on 24/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is open to cutting interest rates if economic and financial conditions warrant such a move, according to governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Traders on sidelines awaiting signals from Fed chief
Business, Published on 24/08/2024
» RECAP: Trade was subdued in most Asian stock markets yesterday while the dollar rebounded from one-year lows, as investors were cautious ahead of a major speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
The yen strikes back
Business, Published on 24/08/2024
» The Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index, which measures volatility on the S&P 500 index, rose to an intra-day high of 66% on Aug 5.
‘Time has come’ to cut US interest rates, says Fed chief
Published on 23/08/2024
» JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming - The US Federal Reserve is ready to start cutting interest rates, chairman Jerome Powell said on Friday, affirming expectations that officials will begin lowering borrowing costs next month.
Teka changes tack as condos dwindle
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/08/2024
» SET-listed contractor Teka Construction has shifted its focus to international schools, hospitals and data centres to compensate for fewer condo projects as demand is dampened by high interest rates.
Thaksin: ‘No deal’ to bring me home
Published on 22/08/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Thursday that no political deal was made with his conservative rivals to allow his return from 15 years of exile last year.
Retail borrowers need help, says caretaker finance minister
Published on 22/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand should help retail borrowers after leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged again this week, the caretaker finance minister said on Thursday.
Gold price continues to rise as traders wait for Fed signals
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/08/2024
» The price of gold is on an upward trend after hitting a new record high of US$2,531 an ounce on Tuesday, with investors waiting for clues from the Federal Reserve about interest rate cuts at its September meeting.