Econ

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Econ

BAAC sets aside Bt70 bn to promote smart farming, sufficiency economy

The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has launched two new loan programmes with a total budget of around Bt70 billion to promote good farming practices.
Stocks finish mixed; dollar hits week low

U.S. stocks closed mixed after reports showed the economic recovery slowed and stimulus talks reached a stalemate. Treasury debt yields fell for the time this week.
Retail sales inched up 1.2% in July as Americans loaded up on electronics

Retail sales grew a disappointing 1.2 percent in July, following two months of sharp gains, raising worries about a renewed wave of economic pain as enhanced unemployment benefits expire for millions of Americans.
Investors advised to buy stocks expected to perform better in second half

Experts believe the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index's resistance line is between 1,300 and 1,350, and are advising investors to buy stocks whose second-half performance will improve.
Prayut gives initial nod to 5G technology

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday (August 14) endorsed in principle measures to promote 5G wireless broadband technology, deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said.

BAAC sets aside Bt70 bn to promote smart farming, sufficiency economy

Stocks finish mixed; dollar hits week low

Retail sales inched up 1.2% in July as Americans loaded up on electronics

Investors advised to buy stocks expected to perform better in second half

PM Prayut Chan-o-cha chairs the meeting of the 5G steering panel on Friday.

Prayut gives initial nod to 5G technology

SET down as investors await outcome of US-China trade talks

SET bounces high on back of Russia Covid-19 vaccine news

Market sluggish amid delay in US stimulus package, US-China talks tomorrow

Big jump in gold price as demand remains high

Baht unchanged but political uncertainty a weak point

Jobs have rebounded for the top, but not for the bottom
Photo by: Heather Long — The Washington Post

The recession is over for the rich, but the working class is far from recovered

U.S. stocks come close, but fall short of record high

Jobless claims dip below 1 million for first time in more than four months

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

Prayut to chair first meeting of economic management panel on Aug 19

Newly appointed Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, right, will also oversee the Finance Ministry in his capacity as deputy PM.

Prayut divvies up responsibilities among his six deputies

News of Covid-19 vaccine in Russia helps boost SET

The department’s director-general Auramon Supthaweethum

Trade department to push for RCEP signing in October

Durian exports soar a yummy 73% compared to last year

SET rises on news of Russian Covid-19 vaccine, advancing oil price

Gold price flat despite mass buy-ups after price drops sharply

Stocks briefly erase pandemic losses; oil rallies

New Finance Minister Predee Daochai

Predee poised to implement economic action plan

Stocks retreat from near record highs

Shippers ask BOT to ease export pressure caused by baht’s rise

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