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London retains its financial hub crown
Business, Reuters, Published on 16/10/2019
» From the pinnacle of the City of London's largest skyscraper, Stuart Lipton is wagering a $1.2 billion bet that the British capital remains a master of the international financial universe no matter what happens with Brexit.
With days to go, Brexit still remains a mystery
Published on 16/10/2019
» UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made it very clear via his public statements that Great Britain will be leaving the European Union, one way or another, at the end of this month.
Confidence dives to 21-month nadir
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/10/2019
» Business sentiment plunged to the lowest level in 21 months in September as the sector fretted over the ongoing trade war, the Brexit impasse and the PM2.5 dust particle problem.
Pound resumes slide at start of key Brexit week
AFP, Published on 15/10/2019
» NEW YORK: The British pound fell against the euro and dollar on Monday, the start of a pivotal week for Britain and the European Union to strike a Brexit deal.
US-China trade optimism buoys regional bourses
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2019
» Recap: Investor risk appetite revived yesterday in response to progress in US-China trade talks, with big gains across Southeast Asian bourses. Meanwhile, China's securities regulator has set a timetable to remove foreign ownership limits on finance companies next year in a bid to attract overseas investment to bolster a slowing economy.
Consumer confidence skid continues
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2019
» Consumer confidence plunged to a 39-month low in September as the public fretted about the tepid economy, shrinking exports, low farm prices and global uncertainty stemming from trade wars and the Brexit impasse.
BoT maintains monetary policy as buffer
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/10/2019
» The Bank of Thailand's rate-setters see the need to keep monetary policy stable to cushion against possible future risks, according to the edited minutes of the Sept 25 meeting.
'War room' advises on external policy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/10/2019
» Thailand needs to restructure the export, import and investment sectors to guard against mounting external risks, particularly from the ongoing trade war, the Brexit impasse and the mounting international geopolitical situation, says Boonyarit Kalayanamit, permanent commerce secretary.
HSBC planning to cut 10,000 more posts: Financial Times
AFP, Published on 07/10/2019
» HONG KONG: HSBC is planning to lay off up to 10,000 staff, a report said Monday, just weeks after announcing the resignation of its chief executive and the cutting of 4,000 posts citing a weak global outlook.
Who's betting against the pound? FX markets enter UK political fray
AFP, Published on 07/10/2019
» LONDON - Britain's opposition parties are hitting out at currency speculators betting against the pound while also bankrolling the leadership campaign of pro-Brexit Prime Minister Boris Johnson.