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Omicron and Fed tapering depress global outlook
Business, Published on 25/12/2021
» In our previous article published at the end of November, we projected 2022 would be the year of normalisation, with the gradual return of the world economy to reality.
Covid-19's Omicron Variant Starts to Take Toll on Businesses
Business, Published on 21/12/2021
» Covid-19's accelerating spread has hampered operations and slowed sales at some companies in a matter of days, but many say they hope precautions adopted during previous surges will help them motor through this one.
Equity and oil markets slump on Omicron panic
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» LONDON: Global equity and oil markets slumped Monday on investor panic over the impact of worldwide measures to contain the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, dealers said.
Europe's Top Central Banks Take Divergent Tracks as They Confront Inflation
Business, Published on 18/12/2021
» Europe's foremost central banks took diverging policy paths a day after the Federal Reserve set the stage for rate rises in 2022, differing approaches that underscore the challenges for policy makers as they balance surging inflation and renewed risks to growth from the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
World Bank keeps Thai growth outlook at 1% this year, sees better 2022
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2021
» Thailand's economy is still expected to grow 1% this year due to the impact of a coronavirus outbreak, but growth is expected to accelerate to 3.9% next year, driven by a recovery in service sector activity, the World Bank said on Tuesday.
Look beyond Omicron to 2022 recovery plays
Business, Published on 11/12/2021
» The emergence of the new Omicron coronavirus variant generated some panic trading as we closed out November. The SET had been doing well during the month, climbing from the 1,610 level to almost 1,650. But after news emerged of the new variant in Africa and Europe, the Thai market plunged by 80 points over the last three trading days of November.
Equities retreat as Omicron spreads
Business, Published on 11/12/2021
» Recap: Global stock markets retreated yesterday as concerns over the Omicron coronavirus variant and a wave of new restrictions grew, while investors are looking ahead to US consumer inflation numbers and key central bank meetings next week for clues on the direction of monetary policies.
Exxon to Continue Leaner Spending as Coronavirus-Led Threat Lingers
Business, Published on 03/12/2021
» Exxon Mobil Corp. said Wednesday it will maintain a conservative budget for the next five years, as the outlook for oil and gas demand remains murky while coronavirus-led economic risks persist and some countries attempt to wean themselves off fossil fuels.
Global economy rebounds, but for how long?
AFP, Published on 01/12/2021
» PARIS: The world economy woke up from its pandemic-induced coma in 2021, but soaring inflation, global supply chain bottlenecks and a resurgent coronavirus have taken the shine off the comeback.
Plant closures in Thailand spark fried chicken shortage in Japan
Published on 29/11/2021
» TOKYO: As Americans celebrated Thanksgiving with turkey prices at record highs, another poultry dish that’s a beloved holiday tradition could be in short supply: fried chicken in Japan.