The draft of the 2026 budget bill, worth 3.78 trillion baht, will enter the House of Representatives for consideration in the first reading on June 28. It is expected to be a heated debate. The government aims to use this budget to invest in large-scale infrastructure to stimulate the economy, improve people’s quality of life, and solve household
Baht strengthens slightly: US interest rate policy and tourism support
The Thai baht opened this morning (June 28, 2025) at 32.48 baht per US dollar, slightly stronger than yesterday, benefiting from the weakening US dollar after investors assessed that the Fed may cut interest rates sooner than expected, coupled with the continued recovery of the Thai tourism sector, which has attracted foreign capital. Analysts expe
Global oil prices fluctuate: The situation in the Middle East remains unresolved.
WTI and Brent crude oil prices fluctuated slightly in recent trading, mainly due to the unresolved tensions in the Middle East. Israel and Iran continue to retaliate, causing concerns about the supply of crude oil in the region. In addition, the report of a decrease in US crude oil stocks is another factor supporting prices, but concerns about a sl
China accelerates additional stimulus measures: Addressing the real estate sector's problems
the Chinese government has announced a series of additional stimulus measures, focusing on supporting the struggling real estate sector, such as relaxing lending regulations and providing preferential loans to property developers. In addition, there have been investments in infrastructure and measures to stimulate domestic consumption. These measur
ECB holds rates steady amid falling inflation: Emphasizing policy flexibility
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.0% at its latest meeting, despite signs that inflation in the eurozone is continuing to decline. The hold reflects the ECB’s cautious stance in assessing the economic situation and the risks that remain, particularly energy price volatility and geopolitical tensi