Economists stress inflation warning for Thai economy Escalating inflation poses a significant risk to the Thai economy, especially if the US-Iran war drags on until the second half of the year, as domestic consumption remains fragile and small businesses in provincial markets face a liquidity crunch, say economists. Bangkok Post · May 21
Bangkok Post · May 21 Association rejigs telecom for AI economy The Telecommunications Association of Thailand (TCT) wants to position the sector as digital infrastructure forming part of Thailand's artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital economy.
Fortune · May 21 The Fed is dusting off a 60-year-old economic theory to explain why AI's entry-level job cuts could devastate corporate America Kenneth Arrow argued that experience-based knowledge ripples through the entire economy. Automating entry-level jobs doesn't just hurt young workers, it could hollow out the companies doing the cutting.
AAP · May 21 US stocks slip after oil prices rise and Nvidia's latest profit report gets a yawn The U.S. stock market is slipping following a rebound for oil prices and mixed reports on the U.S. economy
France 24 · May 21 Iran war squeezes Europe’s economy as growth slumps, prices surge Europe’s economy is slowing sharply as the Iran war drives up energy costs, deepening pressure on households and challenging policy makers. Fresh data for May showed euro zone business activity contracted at its fastest pace in more than two years while inflation pressures intensified, raising fears of a prolonged cost-of-living…
The Economic Times · May 21 Walmart’s international sales growth in Q4 driven by Flipkart, China units Flipkart powered Walmart's international growth in the first quarter of FY27. The ecommerce company boosted advertising revenue and profitability and its quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, is scaling faster deliveries. This quick commerce push aligns with Walmart's global strategy to enhance ecommerce economics.
Euronews · May 21 'Historic' UK trade deal with Gulf states set to add billions to British economy The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country, and will scrap tariffs on billions of euros worth of British exports.