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Global economy more fragile with few growth drivers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/10/2016
» The prolonged global slowdown in overall growth and trade is expected to persist if all parties do not work toward a solution together, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) has warned.
Globalisation under threat, warns Citi economist
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 29/09/2014
» Policymakers across the world will face growing challenges from the threat of secular economic stagnation in the advanced economies, especially in the euro area, demographic changes and a retreat from globalisation, according to Willem Buiter, the chief economist for Citigroup.
ECB details stimulus plan
Published on 02/10/2014
» NAPLES, ITALY - European Central Bank (ECB) head Mario Draghi says a stimulus programme that includes buying private-sector bonds will mean a significant increase in the bank's efforts to help the economy.
Politics key to growth, warns ADB
Business, Published on 07/05/2015
» BAKU: Local politics and external uncertainties are the major threats to Thailand's economic growth, but the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is maintaining its 2015 growth forecast at 3.6% on the expectation that exports will gain pace.
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St record
Published on 18/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday, with Tokyo leading gainers on bargain-buying after the previous day's sell-off, while Wall Street provided some support with another record close.
Asian stocks mixed, Nikkei dips
Published on 06/11/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Thursday following a record close on Wall Street, while profit-taking sent Japan's Nikkei to its first loss since last week and the dollar retreated after breaking 115 yen.
Investors keep the party going in year's first week
Business, Published on 09/01/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets started the year on a strong footing, rising in response to more upbeat sentiment about the global economy and indications that the US Federal Reserve might not be as aggressive in raising interest rates as earlier predicted. The Thai stock market joined in the rally.
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.
Asian markets extend gains
Published on 04/12/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets rallied for a third straight day Thursday following another record close on Wall St, as investors cheered an upbeat report on the economy from the US central bank.
Asian shares mixed, oil prices tumble
Published on 12/12/2014
» HONG KONG — Asian markets were mixed Friday at the end of a painful week for global shares, as strong US retail sales lifted spirits and Wall Street, while China released another batch of data indicating weakness in the world's number two economy.