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US dollar on track for best year since 2015
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/12/2024
» The US dollar is headed for its best year in almost a decade as US economic strength reins in expectations for interest-rate cuts, while President-elect Donald Trump’s threats of harsh tariffs underpin bullish bets on the currency.
Regional shares rise in thin year-end trading
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/12/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks nudged higher on Friday while the dollar was firm, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows in thin year-end trading. China's plans for massive bond issuance in 2025 also bolstered investor sentiment.
'Game of Thrones', the Thai edition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 28/12/2024
» As Thaksin Shinawatra, ex-prime minister and the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, is trying hard to tighten his grip on power, the local political landscape is shifting and changing. Politicians are now divided into three blocs: the ruling party, Bhumjaithai (BJT) and the People's Party, which, despite being the opposition, remains a strong force.