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Central bank: Rate cuts not a quick fix for sluggish economy
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2024
» Thailand's "uneven" economic recovery cannot be fixed only by adjusting interest rates, the central bank said on Monday, hitting back at the government's calls to ease monetary policy to help revive sluggish activity.
Red Sea tension, US inflation weigh on trade
Business, Published on 13/01/2024
» RECAP: Equity markets in Asia were mixed yesterday as the escalating conflict in the Red Sea region sent oil prices surging, while slightly higher-than-expected US inflation data did not dent investors' views on early and aggressive rate cuts in the US and Europe.
Exports on course for 1% dip last year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is maintaining its export forecast at -1% for 2023, despite the sector showing signs of recovery and expansion in the final quarter.
Nordic freeze triggers transport chaos
Published on 05/01/2024
» The deep freeze gripping the northernmost region of Europe is edging south, paralysing transport systems and pushing power prices to record levels.
What's in store for 2024
Business, Published on 30/12/2023
» From the planned licensing of virtual banks to the continued rise of lifestyle-related businesses, this is what consumers can expect in 2024.
The gift of governance
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2023
» In a dire attempt to make people feel better, the Srettha Thavisin government is carrying out some New Year gift-giving this month.
Red Sea attacks bring new inflation risk
Published on 20/12/2023
» Attacks in the Red Sea linked to the Israel-Hamas war will cause shipping delays and drive up the price of goods, bringing a new inflation risk to the global economy.
High debt remains key concern
Business, Published on 18/12/2023
» Government efforts to tackle informal debt and loan sharks are a good starting point to reduce the household debt crisis, but this could prove a strenuous task, say researchers and industry leaders.
Asian equity rally powered by rate-cut optimism
Business, Published on 16/12/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian equities extended their rallies yesterday, while currencies held onto recent gains amid a bout of Fed-fuelled optimism, after the US central bank flagged likely rate cuts next year.
Wage hike unlikely to push up prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/12/2023
» Increases to the daily minimum wage are unlikely to have a substantial effect on the domestic prices of goods and services, insisted the Commerce Ministry's planning unit.