Deposits
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The Single Economy Survey Part 2: “Exploring Solo Lifestyles”
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The conflict in the Middle East that erupted in late February 2026 has driven crude oil prices substantially higher
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The Single Economy Survey Part 1: “Life at Different Stages”
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Trump rolls back tariffs on key food products to help lower living cost. Chinese economy continues to weaken.
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Global trade risks re-emerge as Trump prepares additional import tariffs; Thailand faces rising living costs and trade uncertainty
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IMF sees big challenges for the global economy, shaped by lingering effects of the Russian-Ukraine war, a cost-of-living crisis, and economic slowdown in China
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Business conditions should improve slightly in the retail rentals sector through 2022, though growth will be limited by the impact on consumer purchasing power of surging inflation and the rising cost of living. In addition, although the reopening of the country to foreign arrivals is helping the tourism sector to recover, at present this remains insufficient to have a major impact on retailers in areas that are dependent on tourist spending especially those in the downtown and tourist areas. Nevertheless, the situation will improve over 2023 and 2024 as economic recovery and a continuing rebound in tourism feeds into stronger private consumption, and progress on the build out of infrastructure helps to spur greater investment in new retail space.
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Geopolitical risks keep oil prices near a five-month high; Thailand’s consumption recovery warrants monitoring despite flood relief program.
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Bigger challenges ahead
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Global: Edge of Stagflation — Geopolitical shocks begin to bite and continue to unfold
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