Asian shares have logged modest gains after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high as investors considered comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to Congress.

The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say ...

Asian shares started the week with gains after U.S. stocks closed at an all-time high following their recovery from the shocks of the Trump administration's trade policies.

World shares were mixed on Thursday and the U.S. dollar weakened as investors caught their breath following recent bouts of volatility.

Lower oil prices could give the Federal Reserve leeway to cut interest rates to help the economy, and Powell said it is waiting for the right time to do so. ... In Bangkok, the SET slipped 0.4%.

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares have logged modest gains after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high as investors considered comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to Congress.

Investors were considering comments by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to Congress. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rallied 1.1% to within 0.8% of its record. ... In Bangkok, the SET slipped 0.4%.

BANGKOK--Asian shares have logged modest gains after U.S. stocks climbed to near their all-time high as investors considered comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to Congress.