Thailand’s new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her government’s intention to stimulate the economy “right away” by continuing with the policies of former premier Srettha Thavisin. This decision was made clear during a special cabinet meeting held to prepare policies that will be presented at a 2-day meeting of parliament. The new administration under
New York City, known for its bustling urban landscape and high population density, is facing a critical need for more housing development to cater to its growing population. Mayor Eric Adams has made building more housing a top priority for his administration, with a goal of constructing 500,000 new homes by 2032. The city’s Department
The notion of a significant manufacturing resurgence in the United States has become a focal point in political discourse in recent years. Both the current and previous administrations have put forth ambitious plans to revitalize the manufacturing sector through initiatives such as tariffs, tax incentives, and government investments. However, data suggests that U.S. manufacturing has
Recent reports suggest that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other regulators are gearing up to announce significant revisions to the proposed bank capital rules. These changes, which could span up to 450 pages, will focus on key aspects such as operational risk provisions. Among the expected alterations are reductions in the capital requirements for business
The gold market has shown signs of growth recently, with the price of a troy ounce reaching 2517 USD. This increase in price comes ahead of the release of the US employment report for August, which could have a significant impact on the market. With the Federal Reserve closely monitoring the employment data, there is
China’s policymakers, according to former head of the People’s Bank of China, Yi Gang, need to prioritize boosting domestic demand rather than focusing on external factors. In a speech at the Bund Summit in Shanghai, Yi emphasized the importance of fighting deflationary pressure and improving domestic demand to stimulate economic growth. He highlighted the need
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, known for his role in negotiating Brexit for the European Union, has been appointed as Prime Minister of France by President Emmanuel Macron. This comes at a critical time as France is facing deep political fault lines and a divided parliament. President Macron’s decision to appoint Barnier reflects his belief
The latest data from the Labor Department reveals a decline in the number of Americans filing new jobless claims. This decrease in layoffs signals a positive trend in the labor market and helps alleviate concerns about its deterioration. The report also indicates a reduction in unemployment rolls, reaching levels not seen since mid-June. This development
The GBP/USD pair has managed to stay above the key 1.3100 level, indicating that buyers are in control of the market sentiment. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) also supports this notion, signaling that there is upward momentum in play. The pair is currently eyeing the resistance level of 1.3200, and if it manages to break
The EUR/USD pair has maintained stability around 1.1077 as of Thursday morning, showing a slight increase in value during the previous session. However, it is still trading within a sideways channel. The investors seem to be holding back and conserving their energy in anticipation of crucial employment data from the United States. The ADP private
Visa recently announced its plans to introduce a dedicated service for bank transfers in Europe, bypassing the traditional credit card and direct debit process. This new service, known as account-to-account (A2A) payments, is set to revolutionize the way consumers make and manage payments online. The Problem with Direct Debits Currently, when consumers set up payments
The recent spike in unemployment in July has raised concerns among economists and investors regarding the state of the US labor market. According to Arch Capital Chief Global Economist Parker Ross, the increase in unemployment cannot be attributed to Hurricane Beryl, and there is no clear common theme across the key drivers of unemployment in