1. Oil prices rise over 1% as China moves towards monetary easing: Oil prices increased by more than 1% after China, the world's leading crude oil importer, signaled its first move towards monetary easing to stimulate the economy.
2. Geopolitical volatility impacts financial markets: Events such as the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, criminal charges against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and political chaos in France have caused volatility in global financial markets.
3. Goldman Sachs withdraws from global climate alliance: Investment bank Goldman Sachs has announced its withdrawal from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), part of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net-Zero (GFANZ), amid other major banks reassessing their commitments.
4. Bubbles appear in the cryptocurrency and U.S. stock markets: The rapid price surge in the financial markets at the end of 2024 is raising concerns about the risk of asset bubbles, with warnings from experts about the possibility of a strong correction in the near future.
5. Global gold prices rise slightly after U.S. jobs report: Gold prices increased slightly after the U.S. jobs growth report for November showed that the labor market continues to weaken, creating conditions for the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to lower interest rates in the future.
6. Oil prices drop for the third consecutive session: Oil prices continue to decline as analysts forecast a supply surplus in 2025, despite OPEC+'s decision to cut production.
7. Bitcoin frenzy and loose monetary policy: The strong price increase of Bitcoin and other risky assets raises questions about the sustainability of this rally, especially in the context of the loose monetary policy of central banks.
8. China's November inflation hits lowest level in 5 months: Inflation in China for November 2024 reached its lowest level in 5 months, while the decline in producer prices continues, posing challenges for the country's economy.
9. China accelerates high-level financial opening: China has opened many sectors to foreign investment and increased its connectivity with the global financial market to attract investment and promote economic growth.
10. Bangkok leads in international tourist arrivals: Thailand's capital, Bangkok, is recorded as the city with the largest number of international tourists in the world, surpassing many other famous destinations.