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Gold edged lower as investors weighed mixed labor data from the U.S., the Federal Reserves hawkish tilt and the threat of the omicron variant to global growth.

WASHINGTON - Senate Democrats are aiming to vote and approve a roughly $2 trillion package to overhaul the nations health care, education, climate, immigration and tax laws before Christmas, hoping to muscle through a jam-packed schedule to deliver the remaining piece of President Bidens economic agenda.

Jerome Powells pivot toward a quicker withdrawal of stimulus paves the way for a more agile Federal Reserve in 2022, one thats willing to raise interest rates faster than expected if inflation lingers or hold back if the pandemic worsens.

U.S. equities rebounded from Fridays selloff as investors took comfort in reports that cases of the omicron variant have been relatively mild.

The collaboration between BTS Group and TGO is a joint effort to raise awareness and fight against climate change.

Bitcoin plunged 5.5 per cent to $53,435.9 at 22:04 GMT on Friday (December 4), losing $3,112.06 from its previous close, the website Investing.com reported.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,588.19 on Friday, down 3.65 points or 0.23 per cent. Transactions totalled 55.19 billion baht with an index high of 1,597.25 and a low of 1,587.53.

Bangkok, 30 November 2021 – GIZ Thailand in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)’s One Planet Network organised an online regional knowledge sharing event titled “Changing consumption patterns through sustainability information”.

Sustainability and innovation in real estate were the key themes at the Dot Property Thailand Awards 2021 as the country’s top developers, projects and real estate agencies build for a better future. A total of 32 winners were honored this year.

The Standard, Hua Hin, the vibrant seafront retreat, unveils a thoughtful three-day event with all female-led sessions. From free-diving and breathing experts to meditation and yoga, set to the backdrop of Standard Sounds and embellished with cannabis-based body care products.

The Central Retail Corporation (CRC) dismissed recent media reports that it has bought the famous British luxury department store chain, Selfridges, for 180 billion baht.

The baht opened at 33.88 to the US dollar on Friday, unchanged from Thursday’s closing rate.

The price of gold rose by THB50 in morning trade on Friday.

Krungsri Securities forecast the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index on Friday (December 3) would fluctuate between 1,585-1,600 points.

Stocks pushed higher after the biggest back-to-back selloff since October 2020 as dip buyers scooped up some of the hardest-hit shares. Treasuries retreated.

Oil emerged higher from a volatile morning after OPEC and its partners left themselves room to quickly adjust output plans if the pandemic drastically changes the market.

100 Thieves, a Los Angeles-based esports company, raised $60 million from investors at a valuation of $460 million, one of the largest for a company in competitive video gaming.

The government is now trying to balance both epidemic prevention and economic measures and if the epidemic situation worsens, at least THB250 billion will be borrowed under a special loan decree to tackle the crisis, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Thursday.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index closed at 1,591.84 on Thursday, up 1.03 points or 0.06 per cent. Transactions totalled 67.06 billion baht with an index high of 1,592.00 and a low of 1,580.08.

Fifth-generation technology would be a game-changer and enabler for the Thai economy, Total Access Communication (Dtac) CEO Sharad Mehrotra said at the seminar “5G Thailand Big Move” at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on Thursday.

We are entering a totally digital world, Huawei Technologies (Thailand) CEO Abel Deng told the seminar “5G Thailand Big Move” at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on Thursday.

Central Retail Corporation (CRC) said on Thursday that its subsidiary, Hillborough Group, has acquired a 67 per cent stake of Porto Worldwide (Porto WW), a company investing in Grab Thailand business.

‘XSpring’ reaffirms its Digital Asset Leadership through “Siam Piwat” partnership to revolutionize the retail & digital asset industry by connecting the “Global Platforms” and enrich the “Global Citizen”

XSpring has obtained all 4 Digital Asset Licenses from he Ministry of Finance, under the supervision of the SEC, readying to offer an integrated, one-stop digital finance service that connects seamlessly with global exchange platforms