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Somchai hopeful of growth view above 4% in 2018
Business, Published on 07/12/2017
» Thailand's economic growth could exceed 4% next year, propelled by the continuous global economic recovery and buoyant tourism, says finance permanent secretary Somchai Sujjapongse.
Investors pause before Fed decision; oil woes persist
Business, Published on 12/06/2017
» Recap: Global stock markets moved cautiously last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy rate decision this week. Falling oil prices amid concern over rising supply from the US and Nigeria also exacerbated market sentiment. The Thai stock market moved in a very tight range on a dearth of positive factors.
Energy-Heavy set slips as equities surge elsewhere
Business, Published on 05/06/2017
» Recap: Asian and European stocks rallied after a record-breaking run on Wall Street, propelled by American hiring data that bolstered confidence in the global economy. Japan's Nikkei ended Friday above 20,000 for the first time since December 2015. Oil headed for a three-week low, however, capping gains on the energy-heavy Thai stock market.
Scepticism about Trump tax plan keeps stocks in check
Business, Published on 01/05/2017
» Recap: Cautious optimism over the US President Donald Trump's radical tax reform and concern about global trade and "America First" policies kept investors' appetite for risky assets in check last week. Concerns about an uptick in bad loans at large banks and the arrival of the XD season triggered a selling spree in the Thai stock market.
Worries about korea and france keep trade subdued
Business, Published on 24/04/2017
» Recap: Global stock markets were subdued earlier last week amid concerns over mounting geopolitical tension on the Korean peninsula and Sunday's first-round presidential election in France. However, sentiment for risk assets improved later as optimism spread about US tax reform. The Thai stock market moved back and forth amid a dearth of positive catalysts.
Report warns of rough times for EU
Business, Published on 07/04/2017
» Key elections and troubling political sentiments in Europe throughout 2017 pose significant risks not only to economic recovery in the region, but also to the very existence of the European Union, according to a report by the SCB Economic Intelligence Center.
Money mess
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 05/12/2016
» Saurabh Goyal is facing the worst time of his life. The director of BD Green Homes, a New Delhi real estate company, he has not made a single property deal since the government launched its surprise demonetisation campaign.
Caste cauldron
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 29/02/2016
» The Narendra Modi government is in a quandary over how to respond to the demands of the Jats, a Hindu caste numbering 80 million in nine states in northern and northwestern India, following more than a week of deadly riots.
Fed, oil and economic worries push down stocks
Business, Published on 10/08/2015
» Recap: Major global stock markets continued to fluctuate last week. The Dow Jones was pressured by underperforming company results and the growing possibility of a Fed rate increase and European bourses fell with global oil prices. Asia's large markets rose, led by gains in China and Hong Kong on growing speculation that the Beijing government would take more steps to restore shaky confidence in equities.
New Greece bailout deal is close
AFP, Published on 06/08/2015
» ATHENS - Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday said his government is nearing a deal with international creditors on a mammoth bailout, as his spokeswoman raised the prospect of early elections in the fall