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Business, Published on 03/03/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets fell to two-week lows yesterday, with steelmakers taking a pounding after US President Donald Trump said he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, reviving fears of a trade war.
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets traded cautiously earlier last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. A rout in US technology stocks later in the week also dampened market sentiment. The Thai stock market still moved in a rangebound trade amid a lack of positive news.
Business, Published on 22/05/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets retreated in response to a ballooning political crisis in Washington, with reports that President Donald Trump tried to interfere with an investigation into his campaign's links with Russia before firing his FBI chief. The Thai stock market outperformed a bit as buying in heavyweight energy stocks offset a selling spree in banks expected to be hurt by lending rate cuts.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Check if you understand the issues and vocabulary in this week's most important business news stories.
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/02/2013
» Thailand's economic growth accelerated in the fourth quarter on rising exports and local demand, reducing pressure on the central bank for further interest-rate cuts.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2012
» Politicians dump 1997 crisis debt on banking sector with tax on bank deposits (govt banks exempt) law made in cabinet, not parliament.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/09/2011
» 100 years old, the Government Savings Bank is becoming young again, helping rural communities, with only 1.1% non-performing loans,
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2011
» With diesel fuel subsidized at 18% below market prices, food export revenues are guzzled up by oil imports.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/01/2011
» Rising raw materials prices and minimum wages are pushing up costs, but price controls and interest rate increases will help limit rising prices.