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US job market thrown into reverse
Published on 08/01/2021
» WASHINGTON: The US labour market lost jobs in December for the first time in eight months, providing the strongest evidence yet of how the surge in coronavirus cases is weighing on the economy.
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.
Trump lashes out at Republican leaders over looming veto override
AFP, Published on 30/12/2020
» WEST PALM BEACH (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump, facing a humiliating first veto override of his presidency, lashed out at Republican leaders in Congress on Tuesday as relations soured ahead of a crucial pair of runoff elections in Georgia that could determine control of the Senate.
Assessing the Covid carnage
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2020
» A fresh round of Covid-19 infections in Samut Sakhon province, home to many migrant workers in the fishery industry, sent shivers down the spine of many locals and businesses, fearing another possible nationwide lockdown could wreak havoc on the fragile economy.
What the new wave of Covid could mean
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 26/12/2020
» As we all know, the number of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand has skyrocketed after months of calm, breaking a single-day record last Saturday and causing authorities to issue urgent control measures, especially in Samut Sakhon.
New business registrations poised to recover in year ahead
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2020
» New business registrations are expected to recover to growth of 3.5-4.5% next year, driven by the economic recovery and availability of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Trump throws pandemic relief into doubt
AFP, Published on 24/12/2020
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has thrown a long-awaited pandemic relief package into doubt days before millions of Americans will lose their benefits and face eviction from their homes.
Time for a 'better normal'
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/12/2020
» The continuing spread Covid-19 has reversed the decades-long record of strong economic growth in the Asia Pacific region. As governments continue their struggles to contain the pandemic, the labour market has been affected adversely, with businesses, workers of all ages, and the incomes of women and men throughout the region all feeling the pinch.
US lawmakers set to vote on virus stimulus deal: WSJ
AFP, Published on 20/12/2020
» WASHINGTON - US lawmakers agreed on pandemic spending powers for the Federal Reserve late Saturday, the Wall Street Journal reported, clearing the way for a vote on a roughly $900 billion Covid-19 relief package for millions of Americans.
US lawmakers avert shutdown but Covid deal elusive
AFP, Published on 19/12/2020
» WASHINGTON: US lawmakers struggling to reach a critical pandemic relief and federal spending deal struck a last-minute agreement Friday to avert a midnight shutdown of the government and extend negotiations through the weekend.