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- Business News
Oil price surge stokes investor fears of further US interest rate hikes
Equity markets demonstrated uncertainty as investors awaited a critical United States inflation report. Their apprehension stemmed from the fear that the recent oil price surge might push consumer prices upward, pressuring the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates once more. The Federal Reserve asserted that its monetary policy decisions will be driven by data, considering a variety of figures. Throughout 2023,…
- Business News
Tech sector recovery drives global stock market surge despite China concerns
Tuesday saw global stock markets rise due to strong tech recovery, despite worries about China’s slow economy and US rate uncertainty. Nvidia’s shares increased by 8.5% on Monday, boosting trading in Asia and Europe. In New York, Nvidia’s shares went up by 2.5% before its second-quarter report today, Wednesday. At the beginning of trading, Nasdaq focused on technology and rose…
- Economy News
Local investor sentiment dampened by Brexit woes and slump in Chinese economy
The British pound fell today as investors fret over PM Boris Johnson’s chances of pushing his Brexit deal through the British parliament, while Asian markets were mostly down after data showed China’s economy expanded at its slowest pace in nearly three decades. The pound rallied almost to US$1.30 yesterday following news that negotiators had hammered out an agreement that would…
- Economy News
Focus back on US-China trade talks – Asian markets rise
“A large percentage of the market thinks China may roll the dice and take advantage of what they think is Trump’s weakened political state.” Asian markets rise today as investors resume their focus on the next round of China-US trade talks this week. But hopes for success are being tempered by mixed messages from both sides of the table. There has been…
- Thai Life
Phuket comedy: Whose line is it, Steve?
PHUKET: In the run up to The Phuket Punchline Comedy Club’s February 29 ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ show, the Gazette asks each of the comedians about themselves. Phuket Gazette: Where and when were you born? Stephen Frost: Leeds, Yorkshire in 1955. Steve Steen: I was born at home, but I don’t remember too much about it, I was pretty…
- Phuket News
Phuket pitches in for JW Marriott world record Thai dining attempt
PHUKET: There are still seats left at the tables throughout Phuket tonight for what organizers expect to be the world’s largest-ever Thai dinner party. Marriott chefs have created a Thai menu that will be served up simultaneously to diners in 3,400 Marriott hotels in 69 countries. Thus far about 80 people have made reservations for the meal at the JW…
