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Concern over fate of trade deal hits stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/11/2019
» Recap: Most Southeast Asian and European stock markets closed lower yesterday, as a report on internal opposition in Washington to a tariff rollback on Chinese goods trumped optimism about the possibility of an interim trade deal.
Confidence dips in October
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/11/2019
» Despite a spate of government stimulus measures, consumer confidence continued to ebb in October as the public fretted about the tepid economy, political instability, shrinking exports, low farm prices and global uncertainty stemming from trade wars and the Brexit impasse, as well as the US suspension of tariff preferences on 573 Thai goods.
Private sector wants panel set up to handle surging currency
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/11/2019
» Business operators are preparing to hold talks with the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand about the strong baht, as the surging currency is estimated to have cost exporters 200-300 billion baht.
Bond yields projected to fall at year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/11/2019
» Yields for the five-year government bond are expected to fall in November and December because of the recent rate cut by the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Princess highlights safety at travel fair
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 06/11/2019
» Princess Ubolratana has listed safety for tourists as a priority task for Thailand to improve its tourism industry.
Shippers maintain 1.5% contraction forecast for exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/11/2019
» Exporters are maintaining their forecast for outbound shipments to contract by 1.5% this year, blaming the world's slowing economy, the protracted trade war and the stronger baht.
IMF praises stimulus
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/11/2019
» Now is a good time for Thailand to implement stimulus measures to rev up its economic growth momentum, weighed down by the global slowdown, given the availability of policy space, says the IMF chief.
IMF chief advises 'timely' policy push
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2019
» Thailand's strong macroeconomic fundamentals give policymakers space to use both fiscal and monetary policy to drag the economy out of the doldrums, according to the IMF chief.
Singapore-on-Thames? London's City mulls post-Brexit future
AFP, Published on 03/11/2019
» LONDON: With a crucial election, Brexit and potential trade deals looming, the future of the beating heart of Britain's financial sector will be shaped in the coming months.
Trade worries take toll on equities again
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/11/2019
» Recap: Despite further monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, most Southeast Asian stock markets retreated yesterday, as investors fled risky assets after China expressed doubts over signing a comprehensive trade deal with the US.