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It's been a vicious 6 months for stocks. Here's what the grim markets are signaling

All that whipsawing on Wall Street in the first half of the year reflects real nervousness. Investors are worried the Fed may tip the economy into a recession.

WEKU · Jun 30, 2022

China to press on with 'zero Covid', despite economic risks, Xi Jinping says

HONG KONG: Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed the country's zero-tolerance approach to Covid-19 even though "it might hurt the economy".

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

North East is best UK region for inward investment jobs, new figures show

Companies including Amazon and Just Eat are among those to create jobs in the region - helping to create 5,843 new jobs in the last year

Birmingham Post · Jun 30, 2022

Bio Circular Green: powering four sustainable sectors

Climate change poses a serious threat to all countries, and is having a growing and unprecedented global impact. Recognising that no country is alone in this effort and that multilateral cooperation is needed, Thailand has demonstrated its commitment to addressing climate change by ratifying the United Nations Framework Convention on…

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

Fear of a recession could become a self-fulfilling prophecy

The public feels that something isn't right.

Axios · Jun 30, 2022

Axios-Ipsos Latino Poll: Gun violence and crime surpass inflation as top concern

But the economy is still the most difficult issue for Democrats among Latinos.

Axios · Jun 30, 2022

Household debt-to-GDP dips to 89.2% in Q1

Thailand's household debt to gross domestic product ratio stood at 89.2% in the first quarter, slightly down from a revised 90.0% in the previous quarter, central bank data showed on Thursday, as the economy continued to recover.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

China’s economy shows signs of improvement as Covid eases

China’s economy showed further signs of improvement in June with a strong pickup in services and construction as Covid outbreaks and restrictions were gradually eased.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

US Disburses $1.3 bn of Promised Aid to Ukraine

The US Treasury Department announced Wednesday the transfer of $1.3 billion in economic aid to Ukraine as part of the initial $7.5 billion promised to Kyiv by the Biden administration in May. "With this delivery of economic assistance, we reaffirm our resolute commitment to the people of Ukraine as they…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022

Asia stocks mixed after Wall St down, China manufacturing up

Asian stock markets are mixed after the U.S. economy contracted and China reported stronger factory activity

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022