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IMF Deputy Dan Katz Visits China as Key Economic Review Nears 
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Japan’s Nikkei Drops as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data 
Asian Currencies Steady as Markets Await Fed Rate Decision; Indian Rupee Hits New Record Low 
Gold Prices Steady as Markets Await Key U.S. Data and Expected Fed Rate Cut 
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Asian Markets Mixed as RBI Cuts Rates and BOJ Signals Possible Hike 
European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure 
Asian Markets Stabilize as Wall Street Rebounds and Rate Concerns Ease 
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Oil Prices Rise as Ukraine Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure 
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The Thailand economy is fighting its way out of poor growth and crippling economic structure. Barring fiscal spending and support from the tourism industry, there remains absolutely nothing that can provide a silver lining to the Thai economy.
While the Bank of Thailand (BOT) has already lowered its 2016 GDP growth forecast to 3.1% from 3.5% previously, further lowering cannot be completely ruled out. In addition, private investment remained subdued despite the BOT adopting an accommodative policy stance. Private investment growth has averaged -1.5% in the past three years.
While the Central Bank is unlikely to act in the wake of a weak baht, it is most likely to step up efforts to favour export competitiveness; much remains to be seen in today’s policy statement. However, the pressure on the BoT seems to have decreased to ease its monetary policy. Meanwhile, the current 1.5- pct policy rate is already near its all-time low.
