German economy contracted 0.2% in 4th quarter

On annual basis, Europe's largest economy shrank 0.2% in last quarter of 2024, official data shows. Germany's economy contracted 0.2% in the last quarter of last year, compared to July-September, above market estimates of a 0.1% decline, according to Destatis...

Canada lowers interest rate to 3%

Bank cuts rate to 3% by 25 basis points in line with expectations. The Bank of Canada on Wednesday lowered its overnight policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 3% at the first monetary policy meeting of 2025. Deciding in...

Bangkok Bank nets 8.6% net profit rise in 2024

It attributed this to the recovery of tourism and exports. Bangkok Bank and its subsidiaries reported a net profit of THB45.21b for 2024, 8.6% year-on-year (YoY) higher compared to the previous year, its latest financial results showed. In a statement posted...