Global stocks mixed after Wall St rebounds from uncertainty

14 Sept 03:11 Key points summarised by AI

Global stock markets displayed mixed performance, with Wall Street rebounding despite political uncertainty surrounding a potential impeachment of President Trump.
Investors largely prioritized President-elect Joe Biden's upcoming economic stimulus plans over the aftermath of last week's U.S. Capitol attack.
European markets opened largely unchanged, while Tokyo, Sydney, and Seoul advanced, contrasting with declines in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Market optimism is fueled by the rollout of coronavirus vaccines and expectations that the incoming Biden administration, with Democratic Senate control, will aggressively tackle COVID-19 and introduce ambitious stimulus.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Yesterday 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.