UK Economy Rebounds, Thai Consumer Confidence Drops, Malaysia’s Economic Resurgence, Semiconductor Boom’s Impact

The UK economy returns to growth in May, providing relief after last year's recession. Thai consumer confidence reaches a 9-month low amid economic and political uncertainties. JPMorgan upgrades Malaysia's economic outlook, attracting renewed investor confidence. Former New York economic development leader discusses the impact of the semiconductor boom. Stay informed about these economic developments and their implications on Simply Economics.

Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jul/11/uk-economy-returned-to-growth-in-may
https://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/542007
https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/718568
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/news/2024/07/10/former-n-y--economic-development-leader-on-semiconductor-boom

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) UK economy returned to growth in May
(00:03:07) Thai Consumer Confidence Drops to 9-Month Low Amid Economic and Political Uncertainties
(00:06:15) JPMorgan upgrades Malaysia amid economic reforms, renewed investor confidence, data-centred investments
(00:08:52) Former New York economic development leader on semiconductor boom