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Pandemic Year 3: Old and new risks lie ahead
Asia focus, Published on 23/11/2021
» At the start of 2021, UOB's outlook for the regional economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic hinged on three things -- the wide availability of vaccines, aggressive fiscal stimulus and accommodative monetary policies.
Stocks trade in narrow range as investors comb us data
Business, Published on 07/08/2017
» Recap: Global investors remained concerned last week about US political developments and economic data that could influence a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase, amid signs that the Fed was growing more cautious. Wall Street staged a revival on Friday after the US reported strong employment numbers for July.
Equity rally pauses as investors contemplate Fed
Business, Published on 06/03/2017
» Recap: Equity markets jumped last week in the US and are up 10% since the presidential election in November, as consumer confidence hit a 15-year high, further supporting the case for higher interest rates when the US Federal Reserve meets on March 14-15.
Trump tantrums keep traders on edge, SET dips
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2017
» Recap: World stock markets retreated as investors shied away from riskier assets over renewed concerns about US President Donald Trump's controversial ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries and protectionist rhetoric that fanned fears of a global trade war. Buying ahead of corporate earnings releases and hopes for dividend payments cushioned the Thai stock market against a steep fall.
Global shares rally on fed set flat amid 4G frenzy
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets moved sideways last week as sinking oil prices pushed down energy shares, and rebounded at the end of the week after the US Federal Reserve ended months of uncertainty by raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the first time in nine years. Thai stocks were little changed despite sinking on Friday, pulled down by telecoms as prices for 4G licences headed for a world record.
The future is cashless
Asia focus, Published on 01/06/2015
» In a country still plagued by corruption, going cashless is one way to reduce risk. Indonesia's largest bank, Bank Mandiri, is setting an example by using technology to encourage people to use less cash for daily transactions.
Asia markets mostly rise
Published on 15/10/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets rose Wednesday, with bargain-hunters providing some lift after recent losses while data showing Chinese inflation at a five-year low raised hopes for fresh economy-boosting measures from Beijing.