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Small parcels in limbo as Trump moves to end US tariff exemption
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - An approaching US deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world's biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes.
US Treasuries suddenly trading like risky assets
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/04/2025
» Billed on Wall Street as so rock-solid safe that they are risk-free, US Treasury bonds have long served as first port of call for investors during times of panic. They rallied during the global financial crisis, on 9/11 and even when America’s own credit rating was cut.
Multiplier leadership: how to unlock your teams’ full potential
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 23/02/2025
» In Southeast Asia’s fast-moving business landscape, the ability to lead, inspire and scale talent is more critical than ever. As organisations expand across borders, leaders must shift from command-and-control leadership to a Multiplier mindset — one that unlocks the intelligence and capabilities of their teams to drive business and people's growth.
Want more pay? Go to the office 5 days a week
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/01/2023
» LONDON: British companies are starting to pay a “five days in the office” premium to lure in staff who have retained bargaining power because workers are in such short supply, the country’s biggest recruitment agency says.
BoE: Britain faces two-year recession
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 03/11/2022
» LONDON: The Bank of England raised interest rates to 3% on Thursday from 2.25%, its biggest rate rise since 1989, but it pushed back against expectations for further steep hikes, saying Britain faces a painful recession that could last two years.
End of the walkway, watch your step
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 29/10/2022
» More than halfway through the fourth quarter of an eventful year, global economic and investment figures are more in line with our view. Key indicators in many economies are showing signs of deterioration.
Stocks, pound up as Sunak poised to become new British PM
AFP, Published on 24/10/2022
» LONDON - Global stocks and the pound climbed on Monday as markets reacted to the news that former finance minister Rishi Sunak was to become Britain's new prime minister.
Equities move lower but SET outlook still good
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/10/2022
» RECAP: Asian and European stocks moved lower yesterday, as US Treasury yields held at the highest level since the global financial crisis of 2008 and investors weighed risks to Chinese markets.
Pound slides amid UK political drama, stocks soar
AFP, Published on 14/10/2022
» LONDON: The pound fell Friday as under-fire British Prime Minister Liz Truss sacked her finance minister and made a dramatic policy U-turn, while equities rallied for a second day despite surging US inflation.
Jeremy Hunt: softly-spoken survivor takes on hardest role
AFP, Published on 14/10/2022
» LONDON: Newly appointed UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt is a mild-mannered political survivor who will require all of his considerable experience to calm an economy and government beset by chaos.