showed signs of ongoing growth. This is despite the fact that the Federal Reserve has embarked upon a course of policy rate hikes and its Balance Sheet Normalization Program, wherein maturing US Treasuries

management (in alphabetical order): 1. Australia: Commonwealth of Australia 2. China: People’s Republic China 3. France: French Republic 4. Germany: Federal Republic of Germany 5. Hong Kong SAR 6. Ireland 7

if the global trade rift does not significantly intensify. While the Federal Reserve is expected to hike its policy rate, chances are high that the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan may opt

3.2 percent from the previous forecast of 3.3 percent due mainly to an anticipated slowdown in developing countries and emerging economies, in particular, China, India and ASEAN. The Federal Reserve and

previous forecast of 3.9 percent. Regarding monetary policy of central banks worldwide, the US Federal Reserve maintained its tightening stance by raising its policy rate and continuing to reduce its massive

National Reform Committee was established to help set a new platform for Thailand’s future economic and social development. Economic Outlook for 2018 In 2018, the Thai economy is forecast to grow by 4.0-4.5

average fuel prices are likely to be higher than the level seen in the previous year. This trend may affect monetary policy maneuvering of central banks around the globe. The Federal Reserve is expected to

growth seen since the global economic and financial crises of 2008-2009. With regard to the monetary policy of major central banks worldwide, the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank (ECB) and

has also prompted the Federal Reserve and other major central banks to signal that no more rate hikes will be seen over the remainder of this year. In Thailand, most major economic indicators were on

’ confidence and derail several countries’ economic recoveries over the medium term. Regarding monetary policy direction of central banks worldwide, the US Federal Reserve may gradually raise its policy rate